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Manufacturing Engineer II, III, Sr (Multiple Shifts) - Lunar

Blue Origin · Greater Seattle Area · 2 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$92k–$129k/yrFull-time

Multiple positions available. Relocation assistance is available for this role.

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. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems, ensure stringent quality control throughout production, and optimize supply chain logistics specific to Production/Operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance production timelines by leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies.

Lunar Operations play a crucial role in the successful deployment and operation of Blue Origin’s Lunar vehicles. This division collaborates closely with engineering, quality assurance, and logistics teams to guarantee that vehicles meet all mission requirements and perform flawlessly in the challenging lunar environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support the industrialization of new products in areas such as fluids, avionics, optics, antennas, and mechanical assemblies.
  • Contribute to design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and design for test (DFT) to build 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., 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).
  • 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 mission scalability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university.
  • 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role.
  • 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 be able to work second shift and have flexibility to move shifts as needed. Open to work extended hours if required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in high-rate assembly lines for aerospace and/or automotive.
  • Experience with a specialty commodity or technology like multi-layer insulation (MLI), machining, fluids fabrication, harness fabrication, or composite fabrication.
  • Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing, including working knowledge of GD&T.
  • Experience working with Bill-of-materials and BOM reconciliation.
  • Prior manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or automotive.
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices & principles.
  • Experience with AS9100 quality standards.

Schedule

  • 1st Shift: Mon-Fri (8am-5pm)
  • A Shift: Mon-Thu (5am-3:30pm)
  • B Shift: Mon-Thu (3pm-1:30am)
  • C Shift: Fri-Sun (5am-5:30pm)
  • D Shift: Fri-Sun (5pm-5:30am)

Pay

Base pay range for WA applicants: $91,852.00 - $128,592.45. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 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.
  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for additional benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.

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