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Blue Origin · 2 weeks ago

Senior Fluids and Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer - Lunar

Merritt Island, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their Operations team, where the role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure high-quality standards in aerospace engineering.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the industrialization of new products in areas such as solar arrays, integration and test, avionics, and structures

Contribute to design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), design for test (DFT), key to building reliable vehicles for space exploration

Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes that support Blue Origin’s mission

Collaborate closely with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams to accelerate building a road to space

Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, and inspection plans

Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and methods (e.g., composites, precision machining, additive manufacturing, advanced assembly)

Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances; develop and implement corrective actions that enhance reliability and performance

Ensure all work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), supporting a safe and sustainable future in space

Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation of new production lines and equipment

Identify and complete opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction, optimizing our ability to achieve our mission at scale

Gain expertise in at least one key specialty area (solar arrays, integration and test, build flow/sequencing, avionics, structures, etc.), with the desire to deepen expertise and broaden impact

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringDesign for ManufacturabilityLean Six Sigma GreenbeltComputational Fluid DynamicsProject Management ProfessionalQuality Management SystemsNew Product IntroductionRoot Cause AnalysisProcess ImprovementTechnical LeadershipCollaboration

Required

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

8+ years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role

5+ years of experience creating English work instructions

Must be able to work second shift and have flexibility to move shifts as needed. Open to work extended hours if required

Preferred

Master's degree in a relevant engineering field

Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Demonstrated experience mentoring and providing technical leadership to engineers and technicians

Strong familiarity with quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001) and demonstrated experience implementing production quality management systems

Manufacturing engineering experience with the design, production, and assembly of propulsion, fluids, or other high-reliability systems (including aerospace, oil & gas, automotive, naval, nuclear, or heavy equipment)

Expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and its application to propulsion and fluid systems

Hands-on experience with cryogenic fluids and oxygen compatibility in the context of propulsion or fluid system hardware

Knowledge of aerospace materials, treatments, and manufacturing processes applicable to propulsion and gas systems

Experience leading the transition of products from development to production, including New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives