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Blue Origin · 1 month ago

Industrial Manufacturing & Tooling Development Engineer II

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$89K/yr - $125K/yr

3+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Industrial Manufacturing & Tooling Development Engineer II will be responsible for optimizing production processes for launch vehicle components and supporting ground infrastructure, collaborating closely with various engineering and operations teams.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize production processes for launch vehicle components, subsystems, and ground support infrastructure

Design and implement workflow models, facility layouts, and resource plans to support scalable launch operations

Conduct process simulations, time studies, and capacity analysis to identify bottlenecks and improve throughput

Support tooling and fixture development to improve manufacturability and assembly efficiency

Collaborate with design engineers to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) principles are incorporated early

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, schedule risk, and non-conformances in both hardware and operations

Support infrastructure planning for launch pads, integration facilities, and ground support equipment

Provide data-driven recommendations to leadership regarding investment in automation, workforce allocation, and infrastructure upgrades

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringTooling FabricationCAD SoftwareGD&TProcess ImprovementSix Sigma CertificationAerospace SystemsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

3+ years of experience in tooling fabrication, precision machining, or manufacturing engineering environments

Strong knowledge of various manufacturing processes, such as fastening, machining, welding, automated assembly, and material properties (aluminum, steel, composites)

Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., NX, CATIA, SolidWorks), Digital Manufacturing Software (e.g., Delmia, Tecnomatix, etc.) and interpreting technical drawings

Experience with GD&T and dimensional inspection methods

Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to coordinate across multiple teams

Experience supporting programs/projects through the product development lifecycle