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Blue Origin · 6 hours ago

Engineer - Manufacturing II • Integration-BE-7 B Shift

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop new rocket engine turbomachinery manufacturing processes and improve quality while optimizing costs. The role involves translating engineering designs into functional hardware and collaborating with team members to enhance manufacturing efficiency.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop new turbomachinery component manufacturing processes

Drive and enhance turbomachinery assembly processes

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

Define how to prepare turbopumps 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 DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test

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

Closely lead manufacturing and build sequences, and support schedule development of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process

Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing

Develop process control measures and evaluation through statistical analysis

Define and support repair and rework activities of turbomachinery hardware

Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment

Collaborate with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware and equipment is manufactured, processed, packaged, and delivered properly to support engine builds

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

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

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

Qualification

Turbomachinery manufacturingManufacturing process developmentMechanical design fundamentalsStatistical analysisDFMAPFMEA studiesTechnical skillsSoftware skillsWritten skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply)

3+ years of applicable experience

Engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing

Direct experience manufacturing hardware (i.e. castings, forgings, additively manufactured components, welding, machining, cleaning, non-destructive testing methods, tight tolerance assembly, leak testing, and final acceptance testing of integrated hardware)

Experience developing/starting new manufacturing processes

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

Preferred

Direct turbomachinery manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience in any industry (rocket engines, jet engines, land-based gas turbines, oil and gas, automotive, etc)