Manufacturing Engineer Lvl. III, Test Operations Maintenance – CPV & Component Refurbishment

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

• Build and maintain manufacturing engineering processes, work instructions, and SOPs for CPV and ground system component activities (proof, disassembly, refurbishment, cleaning, reassembly, leak testing, functional checkout) across our Huntsville and West Texas facilities.
• Own creation, release, and configuration management of work orders driving test stand component refurbishment (valves, filters, regulators, gauges, etc.), ground support equipment, and test article cleaning flows.
• Shape and improve cleaning, passivation, verification, and refurbishment processes to meet cleanliness specs, fluid system requirements, and industry standards.
• Source, specify, and procure tooling, fixturing, and equipment for CPV and component lab operations, including new test capability builds in West Texas.
• Disposition non-conformances and, when escapes occur, drive recovery, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Champion continuous improvement (kaizen, process flow mapping, standard work) across CPV and component lab environments, partnering with technicians to capture and scale effective practices.
• Collaborate with design, quality, materials, and test engineering teams to deliver manufacturability, cleanability, and refurbish-ability of hardware moving through these facilities.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, shape department-level standards, and strengthen ERP/MRP/CMMS workflows for sharper work order management, configuration control, and traceability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field from an accredited university, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or test engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with hardware fabrication or handling activities such as cleaning, passivation, assembly, integration, instrumentation, non-destructive testing, leak testing, or fluid component refurbishment.
• Experience developing work instructions, SOPs, and manufacturing/process documentation.
• Experience with configuration management, requirements management, and change processes.
• Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven track record to work effectively with technicians, engineers, and leadership.
• Direct experience with fluid component and system cleaning, surface treatment, and validation procedures.
• Experience with visualizing process flows and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with AI tools and their application in a manufacturing or processing environment.
• Strong digital literacy (MS Office, Jira, Confluence).
• Must be eligible to gain access to Redstone Arsenal.
• 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.

Desired

• Master's degree in engineering, business, or project management, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience supporting test operations, test infrastructure, or equipment used for aircraft servicing in an aerospace or heavy industrial environment.
• Experience accomplishing maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of fluid components, valves, or precision-cleaned hardware.
• Experience running hazardous operations involving cryogenics, pneumatics, hydraulics, or chemical processing.
• Familiarity with quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001).
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience supporting geographically distributed or multi-site operations.
• Proficiency with Costpoint, MS Project, Smartsheet, Power BI, Tableau, Databricks, or AI tools.
• Experience delivering human-rated aerospace vehicles or high-performance launch systems.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.
• 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

TBD

Skills

• Strong technical competence.
• Organization.
• Communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with hardware fabrication or handling activities such as cleaning, passivation, assembly, integration, instrumentation, non-destructive testing, leak testing, or fluid component refurbishment.
• Experience developing work instructions, SOPs, and manufacturing/process documentation.
• Experience with configuration management, requirements management, and change processes.
• Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with AI tools and their application in a manufacturing or processing environment.
• Strong digital literacy (MS Office, Jira, Confluence).
• Experience with visualizing process flows and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with fluid component and system cleaning, surface treatment, and validation procedures.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
• Experience with quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001).
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience with cost management and financial planning.
• Experience with project management and scheduling.
• Experience with software development and data analysis.
• Experience with human resources and employee relations.
• Experience with international trade and compliance.
• Experience with cybersecurity and data protection.
• Experience with environmental sustainability and green initiatives.
• Experience with remote work and virtual collaboration.
• Experience with agile methodologies and iterative development.
• Experience with customer service and client relationship management.
• Experience with product development and innovation.
• Experience with supply chain management and logistics.
• Experience with manufacturing and production processes.
• Experience with quality assurance and testing.
• Experience with safety and risk management.
• Experience with project management and scheduling.
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