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Blue Origin · 2 months ago

Sr Manufacturing Engineer - (B shift Weeknights)

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Sr Manufacturing Engineer will apply technical expertise and leadership skills to enhance the manufacturing process and ensure the quality of hardware for safe human spaceflight.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware

Define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight

Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule

Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test

Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware throughout the build and test process

Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, integration, test, and refurbishment

Create in-build redlines and recommend engineering changes to improve design

Closely manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process

Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing

Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews

Develop process control measures and evaluation through statistical analysis

Disposition and support non-conformance repair and rework activities

Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions

Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment

Interface with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware and equipment is manufactured, processed, packaged, and delivered properly, on time, and on budget

Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringAerospace EngineeringProcess DevelopmentFailure Mode AnalysisThermal Protection SystemsThermal Management SystemsStatistical AnalysisAS9100 QMSComputer SkillsWork Instruction WritingLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsTechnical WritingTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university

7+ years of direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience

Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, automotive or similar

Proven experience and successful track record developing/starting new manufacturing processes

Ability to lead other manufacturing engineers and other teammates in the development and/or build of a module or subsystem

Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization

Ability to support scheduled work shift (we may rotate shifts occasionally) and work extended hours and weekends as required

Must be physically able to support production floor activities

Must be physically able to climb stairs and work in small areas

Must be physically able to lift and carry 40 lbs

Preferred

Master's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (or other relevant fields) from an accredited university

Experience developing spacecraft or other Aerospace, Defense and High Performance (ADHP) hardware

Understanding of engineering fundamentals for Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)

Understanding of engineering fundamentals for Thermal Management Systems (TMS)

Experience in thermal hardware manufacturing (i.e. Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI), Thermal Interface Materials (TIM), heaters, thermistors, or thermocouples)

Experience identifying tooling needs for production system

Proficient in writing work instructions at a high pace

Previous experience using Jules and Windchill software

Excellent computer skills with the ability to quickly learn and use various software tools as needed

Experience with AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS)