Manufacturing Engineer Senior - Lunar

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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.

Blue Origin is looking for qualified and motivated individuals to join the team of strong Manufacturing Engineers supporting the Blue Origin Lunar Permanence business unit and the development and production of Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon Lunar Lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. The focus of this Manufacturing Engineering role is to lead and support the shop floor manufacturing execution of the Blue Moon Mark 1 (MK1) Lunar Lander. This role includes supporting build execution, translating engineering definition into manufacturing work instructions, managing manufacturing bills of material, and processing build non-conformances.

Position Specific Details:

• Shifts Available: A Shift: Monday – Thursday (5:00am - 3:30pm) | B Shift: Monday – Thursday (3:00pm - 1:30am) | C Shift: Friday – Sunday (5:00am - 5:30pm) | D Shift: Friday – Sunday (5:00pm - 5:30am)

• Location: Space Coast, FL  

• Relocation: Available  

• Potential Travel: Up to 10% for training and related activities (where applicable)

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with technicians and flight hardware to safely and efficiently progress shop floor production activities.

• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions to clearly define manufacturing assembly and installation processes according to released design engineering requirements.

• Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods and tooling to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule.

• Support non-conformance repair and rework activities.

• Perform in-build redlines and recommend engineering changes to improve design producibility.

• Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions.

• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university.

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role: (3+ years Level 2 Manufacturing Engineer, 5+ years Level 3 Manufacturing Engineer, 8+ years Sr Manufacturing Engineer) 

• Demonstrated ownership in your area of responsibility.

• Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, automotive or similar.

• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to support scheduled work shift (we may rotate shifts occasionally) and work off-shift (2nd or 3rd shifts), extended hours, and weekends as required.

• Physically able to support production floor activities, climb stairs, work in small areas, and lift and carry 40 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (or other relevant fields) from an accredited university.

• Experience identifying tooling needs for production system.

• Proficient in writing work instructions at a high pace.

• Previous experience using Jules, Windchill, and Creo software.

• Excellent computer skills with the ability to quickly learn and use various software tools to perform data analytics to understand and improve manufacturing operations.

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 (CDL drivers only), 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

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