Manufacturing Engineer 3

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are looking for Manufacturing Engineers to join us on building the road to space.

In this role you will be responsible for providing manufacturing definition in support of Blue Origin’s New Glenn Stage Development. This role will follow the product from early concept development, through design reviews, and into production.

Tasks will include creating build & flow documents, identifying required production tools, creating manufacturing BOMs, authoring work instructions, determining build schedules, and executing build of flight hardware on the production flow. You will work in a cross functional team role with tooling engineering, facilities engineering, and project management functions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creating build & flow artifacts including items like build plan, duration estimates, index plan, condition of assembly, and PFMEAs
• Performing trades with vehicle level and subsystem design teams to better enable fabrication and integration of parts
• Lead development efforts to optimize the current build plan to reduce critical path durations
• Follow the build onto the floor and be the technical point of contact during build execution
• Standing up the work center that the vehicle will be produced in by identifying and procuring required tools, providing facility requirements for space or utilities, and organizing the overall work area
• Providing real-time floor support: dispositioning nonconformances (NCs), redlining and revising work instructions, and authoring tooling work orders
• Leading root cause analysis and corrective action for production nonconformances and tooling/equipment validation issues
• Writing clear shift handoffs and coordinating with day shift engineering, quality, and production operations
• Supporting safety reviews and job hazard analyses (JHAs) for new and changed operations
• Mentoring junior engineers working on 2nd shift

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience working on aircraft or spacecraft structural assembly, fluids integration, avionics integration, or similar experience; total of five years of working experience
• Experience driving a product from concept development into production
• Experience with a variety of hardware manufacturing practices including drilling, shimming, fastening, fluids integration, avionics integration, instrumentation, precision cleaning, non-destructive testing, leak testing, orbital tube welding, and machining
• Proven ability building trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results  
• Experience dispositioning nonconformances and performing root cause analysis and corrective action in a production environment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and 3D models, including GD&T, and apply their specific intent
• Experience authoring work instructions, build plans, or work orders for production hardware
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight on 2nd shift, with flexibility for overtime, weekends, and shift changes based on program needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills  
• Strong organizational and analytical skills  
• Strong digital literacy (MS Office, MS Project, MS Visio, Windchill/PLM, and Agile Management tools such as Jira, Confluence or AirTable)  
• 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.  
• BS of Engineering from an accredited college or university. ABET is preferred and others will be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands on experience with building flight hardware
• Experience with launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellite development, production, or operations
• Experience in prioritizing hardware procurement and fabrication and communicating these priorities to the team
• Experience with composite manufacturing processes such as automated fiber placement (AFP), cure, and bonding
• Experience with cryogenic propellant tanks or large pressure vessels
• Experience with tooling design or tooling stress review
• Experience providing off-shift production support
• Experience with PFMEA, Lean, or Six Sigma methods
• Experience with MES or electronic work instruction systems

Compensation range for onsite WA applicants is $126,201.00 - $176,681.40

Culture 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 an 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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.