Additive Manufacturing Engineer - Materials & Process II

This role is part of the Polymeric Additive Manufacturing (P-AM) group. The Materials and Process (M&P) Engineer will support the production of additively manufactured space flight hardware and ground support equipment for business units across Blue Origin. This role supports day to day operations as well as the development and implementation of new processes that improve work center capability, quality and productivity. You will contribute to the maturation of processes and systems as P-AM transforms into a best-in-class additive manufacturer.**Responsibilities:*** Own production processes, maintain associated standard operation procedures (SOPs) and provide training to floor personnel.* Improve 3D printed part quality and work center productivity through engineering analysis and regular continuous improvement efforts.* Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and drive corrective actions to address non-conformances.* Engage with new and existing material and hardware suppliers to develop supplier requirements and resolve quality issues.* Drive qualification of polymer AM (P-AM) materials, equipment, and processes to meet customer aerospace requirements.* Collaborate with internal partners to ensure AM process specification conformance.* Support new technology and material research activities.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! **Qualifications**:* Minimum of a B.S. degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering or related field.* 2+ years of demonstrated M&P engineering experience* Work experience authoring and revising SOPs or work instructions.* Familiarity with design of experiments and an understanding of the scientific method.* Experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification of components or materials.* Outstanding technical and non-technical writing and verbal skills.Ability to support operations onsite in Kent, Washington during standard hours and (if required) off hours via phone or online tools Familiarity with at least one P-AM technology and a general understanding of its process-structure-properties relationships.

3+years’ experience managing various AM machines & materials processes and related post-processing equipment. Experience with AM parameter development.

Familiarity with statistical process control tools and lean manufacturing principles.

* 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 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.Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space. #J-18808-Ljbffr