Blue Origin · 1 week ago
Manufacturing Engineer II - Combustion Devices
Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Manufacturing Engineer II will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing processes for aerospace products, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations while collaborating with various engineering teams.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Define, develop, implement, optimize and own rocket engine assembly, integration, and test processes
Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware by developing manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing processes: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, integration, and refurbishment
Closely manage build sequence, cost, quality and schedule of hardware on a daily basis throughout the entire manufacturing process
Conduct DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design and build
Perform root cause analysis when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions
Create and maintain BOM’s, routings and work instructions for engine assemblies
Create/modify manufacturing work instructions to disposition Non-conformances quickly
Utilize lean manufacturing methodology for process development and problem solving
Design, procure, install, and qualify custom manufacturing equipment/fixtures
Troubleshoot and operate equipment as required
Travel required for training and other support activities about 10%
Collaborate closely with internal customers (M&P engineers, test technicians, manufacturing engineers, management and design/analysis engineers) to define requirements and align tools to meet company objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university
3+ years direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience
Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T
Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
Can demonstrate creating English work instructions for technicians and inspectors
Ability to develop processes compliant to industry quality systems such as AS9100
Must be able to work weekends and have flexibility to move shifts as needed on occasion
Open to working extended hours when required
Attention to detail and drive to deliver results
Passion for rockets, space, the team, and our mission is a must!
Preferred
Extensive prior experience in high-rate assembly lines for aerospace and/or automotive is preferred
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
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