Manufacturing Process Engineer II, Welding Specialist

1 week ago


Space Coast, United States Blue Origin Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer II, Welding Specialist to join our team at Blue Origin. As a key member of our Operations department, you will play a critical role in developing, qualifying, and supporting the production of gas tungsten arc (GTA) and variable polarity plasma arc (VPPA) welding processes for hardware in accordance with our strict aerospace specifications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, test, and qualify manual, mechanized, and orbital GTA and VPPA weld schedules
  • Write and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welding Qualification Records (WQR) in accordance with AWS D17.1 or other relevant welding standards
  • Review Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) results from processed hardware and disposition nonconformities
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of manufacturing and tooling engineers, and skilled trades to develop tooling and welding procedures for flight hardware
  • Operate equipment as needed
  • Specify, execute, and interpret mechanical and metallurgical weld tests
  • Provide day-to-day support of GTA and VPPA work areas, including shop travelers, production schedules, welder qualification, and material traceability documentation
  • Manage projects and relationships with external test labs, material suppliers, equipment suppliers, and other business organizations
  • Perform general shop skills, including Foreign Object and Debris (FOD) prevention, material handling, safety, calibration requirements, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), and contamination control of precision clean systems
  • Travel as needed to support design interface meetings, equipment support, or off-site development activities
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area to ensure a 5S work environment
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a relevant field
  • Fundamental understanding of metallurgy and/or arc physics
  • Approachable disposition, broad-minded, and open to rapid changing requirements
  • Calming demeanor in high-pressure situations with tenacity to resolve conflicts for permanent problem resolution
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Desired Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Materials or Welding Engineering
  • 2 years of GTA, PA, or VPPA welding experience, with proficiency in process development and process improvements
  • Understanding of aerospace fusion welding processes in stainless steel, nickel, titanium, and aluminum materials
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Strong written and personal computer skills
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Experience interpreting weld NDT results
  • Hands-on machining and welding experience
  • Operation, programming, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of AMET and/or Arc Machines, Inc. mechanized and orbital welding systems with wire feed
  • Proficient in CAD (Creo or NX is preferred)


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