Materials and Process Engineer III, Engines

About the role

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify materials and processes for engine applications
• Work with design, manufacturing and process engineers to design, qualify and implement specialized materials
• Lead material selection and trades for new designs
• Identify and apply mature state-of-the-art processes to manufacturing, and develop process control documentation and quality assurance measures
• Develop materials test plans for selected materials and assemblies
• Own process and repair qualification across the development and production lifecycle
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities for cost and lead time reductions

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years’ of direct experience in materials and processes
• Experience providing M&P guidance across product lifecycle
• Working knowledge of metallic materials including steels, stainless steels, Ci-based alloys and copper
• Advanced degree in relevant discipline (Desired)
• In-depth understanding of materials/process relationships across a broad range of alloys and materials
• Familiarity with a range of manufacturing processes (additive, casting, forging) and their impact on material properties
• Experience with maintenance, repair, and overhaul on complex hardware or systems
• Experience setting up and qualifying new manufacturing equipment and/or processes
• Understanding of, and ability to work too, relevant quality and design codes and standards

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.

Pay

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. Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).

Schedule

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Depending 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.