Blue Origin is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Seattle

Manufacturing Engineer – Blue Origin

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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 includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will contribute to lowering the cost of access to space. You will have the opportunity to work with components on the New Glenn orbital rocket. 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 But Are Not Limited To

• Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: receiving inspection, 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
• Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing tooling and equipment
• Develop process control measures and evaluation through statistical analysis
• Define and support repair and rework activities
• Collaborate with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware and equipment is manufactured, processed, packaged, and delivered properly, on time, and on budget
• Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions
• Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware throughout the build and test process
• Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university
• Minimum 3+ years direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing
• Hands on experience in hardware manufacturing (i.e. castings, forgings, additively manufactured components, welding, machining, cleaning, non-destructive testing methods, tight tolerance assembly, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, and Manufacturing Execution Systems/Software)
• Proven experience and successful track record of completing manufacturing projects
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• MS Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university
• Experience with design and manufacturing of Fluid systems and/or valve mechanisms
• Experience with design and manufacturing of tooling and GSE

Compensation

WA applicants: $73,095.00-$102,333.00; Other site ranges may differ.

Culture and Compliance

Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. For more information on Know Your Rights, see the California Applicant Privacy Notice and related policies. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process should contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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