Manufacturing Engineer III

4 days ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer III to join our team at Blue Origin. As a key member of our Operations department, you will be responsible for leading the development of manufacturing processes and systems for our spacecraft and launch vehicles.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development of manufacturing bill of material, work instruction, design for manufacturability, non-conformance disposition & processing, and process specification.
  • Conduct DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test and accelerate the pace of crew capsule build and development.
  • Develop and implement procedure for the rework and repair for composite structures.
  • Perform hands-on engineering and liaison role between our design, test, operations, and manufacturing customers.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts and dispositioning of non-conforming (NC) structural related issues.
  • Lead efforts in isolating NC parts and assemblies.
  • Lead efforts to identify and resolve Root Cause of vehicle non-conformances through Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA).
  • Develop overall assembly sequencing for vehicle assembly and make real-time adjustments as needed to deal with production issues.
  • Interpret design engineering documents into work orders that direct touch labor on the vehicle integration floor.
  • Maintain documentation pedigree to support human capable flight.
  • Take ownership over configuration management of flight inventory.
  • Develop tooling concepts for assembly fixtures, procure and commission this equipment.
  • Support hardware integration on the floor and solve issues as they arise throughout the day.
  • Provide design for manufacturability review of vehicle designs, and make recommendations to improve quality, simplify operations and reduce cost.
  • Help develop the internal specifications required to support the manufacture of human capable flight vehicles.
  • Develop process controls on critical manufacturing characteristics.
  • Take ownership of product quality, establishing procedures and processes to support continuous improvement.
  • Use of process mapping, Kaizen, and other tools to reduce cycle time, defects and waste.
  • Design and populate assigned work center with equipment required to produce human capable launch vehicles.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree or higher in mechanical, aerospace, or industrial engineering or other relevant field.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience. Relevant internship experience and/or relevant extracurricular activities may count as years of experience.
  • Strong knowledge of composite materials, integration process (e.g., bonding, assembly, curing, drilling), and quality control techniques.
  • Familiarity with common Non-Destructive Test, including visual, dye penetrant, ultrasound, x-ray, CT scan, Eddy Current, XRF scan.
  • Project management skills and strong coordination to track, manage, and prioritize multiple simultaneous tasks.
  • Experience with manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes, work order creation/management, BOM structures, and quality control.
  • Working knowledge of common aerospace and/or military standards.
  • Experienced in repair and rework activities.
  • Experienced with 3D CAD software, 2D and 3D engineering drawings.
  • Working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
Preferred Qualifications
  • 10+ years of relevant experience, particularly in fluids design, in-space propulsion, or cryogenic systems.
  • Master's of Science in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related.
  • Working knowledge of structural mechanics principals including but not limited to load path distribution, strength of materials, and how to interpret finite element analysis (FEA).
  • Experience performing DFMA & PFMEA analysis.
  • Experience with human-rated spacecraft.
  • Experience with full spacecraft design life cycle.
  • Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma processes and implementation.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred).
  • Working knowledge of welding standards (AWS D17.1).
  • Working knowledge of Rigging Hardware (ASME 30.26).
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

We also offer paid time off, up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force.

We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.

We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

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