Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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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.

The Role

You'll pioneer the manufacturing processes that turn bold concepts into reliable control systems, the "brains" of our precision electromechanical assemblies. Rather than working the heavy mechanical housings, you'll focus on the electrical and control systems that monitor and govern the equipment: the control panels, wound components, sensors, instrumentation, and integrated field wiring that regulate speed, protection, and safety functions. You'll bridge the gap between visionary design and practical production, ensuring every panel and cable assembly is built right, integrates cleanly, and passes acceptance testing the first time. You'll own how the hardware gets built and create a huge impact on a small but growing team.

The ideal candidate will develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods for high precision electromechanical control assemblies. They will apply knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards to successfully build complex control hardware, from control cabinets and wire harnesses to fully integrated and tested assembly level systems. Experience with wound components, control and regulation electronics, and the associated field and interconnect wiring is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Own the manufacturing process for low volume, high complexity control panels, cabinets, and wiring harnesses, including work performed by internal and external suppliers
• Design and optimize assembly workflows for control cabinets, backplanes, terminal blocks, terminal boxes, switchgear, and integrated instrumentation
• Develop panel layout and build documentation, including wire run lists, cable schedules, labeling schemes, and point to point wiring instructions
• Create strict routing, crimping, terminating, and soldering Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for communication cables, signal wires, winding leads, and control harnesses
• Lead wiring integration between control assemblies and the surrounding precision electromechanical assemblies, including winding lead routing, coil terminations, connector interfaces, cable dress, strain relief, bonding, grounding, and shielding practices
• Define and execute system level acceptance test procedures (ATPs), including continuity and point to point verification, insulation integrity checks, functional checkout, and end to end assembly level validation
• Build, program, and maintain test fixtures and Automated Test Equipment (ATE) to verify control system functions prior to and during final integration
• Manage processes for loading, updating, and verifying firmware onto microcontrollers and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Capture and trend acceptance test data, drive root cause analysis on test failures, and close the loop with design and quality teams
• Create shop order routings, select vendors, and oversee fabrication from engineering release through component delivery
• Analyze received quotations, select or recommend suppliers, and schedule deliveries
• Build and maintain relationships with external vendors and develop a working understanding of their timelines and capabilities
• Partner with vendors and Quality Assurance to certify vendor capabilities and qualify new processes
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to validate alternative electrical components such as relays, fuses, contactors, digital displays, and regulators
• Review engineering drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interconnect documentation for complex control assemblies
• Support Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, Material Review Boards, and non conformance dispositioning
• Recommend improvements to in house equipment, tooling, and processes to compress build timelines and improve first pass yield
• Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and related information to facilitate production flow
• Develop inspection and verification processes for panels, harnesses, and assemblies received from suppliers

Required Experience, Skills, and Education

• US Person
• 5+ years of experience in engineering or manufacturing
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, wire run lists, and interconnect documentation
• Hands on process knowledge of control panel build, harness fabrication, crimping and termination, wire marking, and cable routing
• Experience developing and executing acceptance test procedures for integrated electrical or electromechanical systems
• Working knowledge of PLCs, Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), protective relays, contactors, and control regulators
• Proficiency with test instrumentation including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, insulation testers, and continuity testers
• Familiarity with Altium Designer, an equivalent ECAD tool, or electrical panel design software
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar discipline

Preferred Experience

• Experience wiring and integrating precision electromechanical assemblies, including terminal boxes, connection panels, and field wiring
• Experience with wound components, winding lead routing, coil terminations, and assembly level interconnect
• Experience with control, regulation, and protection assemblies for electromechanical equipment
• Experience manufacturing control systems or motor control assemblies such as control panels, drive cabinets, or switchgear
• Experience designing and programming Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and custom test fixtures
• Experience with firmware flashing and verification on microcontrollers or PLCs
• Experience with insulation system validation and integrity testing
• Experience with harness drawings and workmanship conforming to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and NASA-STD-8739.4
• Experience with printed circuit board assembly processes, including soldering, cleanliness, staking, and conformal coating
• Experience with high reliability or low outgassing materials for wiring and electrical assemblies
• Familiarity with high voltage workmanship practices, potting and encapsulation, and grounding and bonding standards
• Familiarity with NEC, UL 508A, or equivalent panel build standards
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification, or hands on experience with LEAN Six Sigma

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

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