Manufacturing Engineer

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

• Support the industrialization of new products in areas such as solar arrays, integration and test, avionics, and structures.
• Contribute to design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), design for test (DFT), key to building reliable vehicles for space exploration.
• Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes that support Blue Origin’s mission.
• Collaborate closely with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams to accelerate building a road to space.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, and inspection plans.
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and methods (e.g., composites, precision machining, additive manufacturing, advanced assembly).
• Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances; develop and implement corrective actions that enhance reliability and performance.
• Ensure all work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), supporting a safe and sustainable future in space.
• Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation of new production lines and equipment.
• Identify and complete opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction, optimizing our ability to achieve our mission at scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply)
• 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 a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Must have flexibility to move shifts as needed.
• Open to work extended hours if required.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-rate assembly lines for aerospace and/or automotive is preferred.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience working with Bill-of-materials and BOM reconciliation.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices & principles.
• Experience with A9100 quality standards.

Skills

• Results-driven, skilled in resource management, and committed to high-quality standards.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance production timelines.
• Leverages advanced technologies and methodologies to improve manufacturing techniques.
• Contributes to improving manufacturing techniques, ensuring Blue Origin’s continued innovation and excellence in aerospace engineering.

Benefits

• Base Pay Range For WA applicants is $75,289.00 - $105,404.25
• Other Site Ranges May Differ
• Culture Statement
• 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.
• 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.

Pay

• Base Pay Range For WA applicants is $75,289.00 - $105,404.25

Schedule

• Open to work extended hours if required.