Manufacturing Engineer III

6 months ago


Huntsville, United States Blue Origin Full time

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight 

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

We’re looking for technically ambitions individuals who can help us improve product quality and reduce cycle time for all of our Engines programs on our D shift (weekend evenings/nights). As part of a hardworking, accomplished team of rocket engine manufacturing engineers, you will be responsible for developing and improving production manufacturing processes. You will work closely with product owners, design engineering, technicians, and operations teams to share in the team’s successful delivery of engines for internal and external customers.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required

Responsibilities include:

Develop new advanced rocket engine manufacturing processes to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule Conduct DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test Develop manufacturing work instructions for fabrication, assembly, test, integration, and refurbishment Closely manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing Develop process control measures and evaluation through statistical analysis Define and support repair and rework activities Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions Design tooling and packaging to improve manufacturing consistency and protect hardware through the build and test process

Qualifications:

B.S. degree in engineering from an accredited university (Masters of Science preferred) 7+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience Experience designing tooling to aid manufacture, assembly, and testing Hands on experience with hardware manufacturing processes (i.e. castings, forgings, additively manufactured components, welding, machining, brazing, non-destructive testing methods, tight tolerance assembly, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware) Familiarity with common metrology and non-destructive testing techniques Strong organizational and project management skills (Gantt charting, PFMEA) Understanding of statistical process control techniques (e.g. capability analysis, control charting) Proven history of manufacturing process improvements Digital literacy across many software packages (MS Office, MS Project, Minitab/JMP, Atlassian suite, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Creo, Windchill, etc.) Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization Familiarity with quality management systems for regulated environments (e.g. AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485) Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion Desire to work weekend night shift schedule Friday through Sunday 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 Skills and Experience:

Experience working across shifts to ensure smooth handoffs in a manufacturing environment Understanding of common manufacturing materials, GD&T, and tolerance/stack-up analysis Experience taking products from development design to at rate production Aerospace manufacturing experience

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include: 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.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

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

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. 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. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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