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

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 vehicle integration and test, structural assembly, mechanical systems, solar arrays, avionics, fluids, and thermal products
• 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., composites, precision machining, additive manufacturing, advanced assembly)
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) of process or product non-conformances (NC); 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) from an accredited university
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role: (3+ years Level 2 Manufacturing Engineer, 5+ years Level 3 Manufacturing Engineer, 8+ years Sr Manufacturing Engineer)
• 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

Qualifications

• Experience in high-rate assembly lines for aerospace and/or automotive is preferred
• Experience with a specialty commodity or technology like multi-layer insulation (MLI), aluminum welding, solar arrays, 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

Skills

• Results-driven
• Skilled in resource management
• Committed to high-quality standards
• Collaborative
• Commitment to safety and sustainability

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