Manufacturing Engineer II, III, Sr. (Multiple Shifts) - Engines

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop 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., precision machining, welding, brazing, 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.
• Apply emerging AI technologies alongside traditional manufacturing engineering tools to optimize processes, reduce cycle times, and improve first-time quality.

Team Focus & Domain Expertise

• The Engines manufacturing team provides propulsion solutions for many internal programs and external customers.
• The Huntsville Engine Factory is responsible for rate production of our BE-4 and BE-3U engines which power the New Glenn vehicle.
• The factory leverages world-class machining assets and advance fabrication equipment to build and test engines that perform reliably in the most challenging environments.
• Our team takes pride in continuously improving cost, increasing throughput, and reducing cycle time to lower the cost of access to space.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply)
• Experience in a manufacturing 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-rate assembly lines for aerospace and/or automotive is preferred
• Experience with at least one of the following manufacturing processes: machining, assembly, balancing rotating hardware, non-destructive test, precision clean
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T
• Basic tooling or fixture design and fabrication
• 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)
• Prior manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or automotive