Blue Ring Manufacturing Engineer – Weekend Day Shift

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware.
• Support the manufacturing floor in assembly and integration, ensuring compliance with engineering requirements, discrepancy resolution, and component acceptance testing.
• Perform in a hands-on engineering role and serve as a liaison between elements of design, test, manufacturing, and operations.
• Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, integration, test, and refurbishment.
• Disposition and investigate root causes of discrepancies; implement preventative/corrective actions.
• Create in-build redlines and recommend engineering changes to improve design.
• Create engineering drawing reviews and provide final approval for manufacturing.
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) across the product life cycle, and drive continuous improvements.
• Ensure all work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), supporting a safe and sustainable future in space.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (or other relevant fields) from an accredited university.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role: (0-3 years Level 1 Manufacturing Engineer, 3+ years Level 2 Manufacturing Engineer, 5+ years Level 3 Manufacturing Engineer, 8+ years Sr Manufacturing Engineer).
• 1+ years of experience creating English work instructions.
• Must be able to work first shift and have flexibility to move shifts as needed. Open to work extended hours if required.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance or ability to obtain.
• Prior manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or automotive.
• Manufacturing experience with at least one of the following: avionics, wire harnesses, structures, spacecraft propulsion systems, mechanical systems, thermal protection systems, thermal management systems, and environmental instrumentation for aerospace.
• Experience developing spacecraft or other Aerospace, Defense and High Performance (ADHP) hardware.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience identifying tooling needs for production system.
• Experience working with Bill-of-materials and BOM reconciliation.
• Strong organizational, project management, and presentation skills (Gantt charting, JIRA tickets, MS Project, Confluence, or similar).
• Proficient in writing work instructions at a high pace.
• Previous experience using Jules and Windchill software.
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to quickly learn and use various software tools as needed.
• Experience with AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Material Review Board (MRB) experience.

Skills

• Strong technical skills in mechanical design and manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and best practices.

Benefits

• 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%.
• 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.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

C-Shift | Friday to Sunday (5:00AM-3:30PM)