Blue Origin · 1 month ago
Process Engineer III - Polymer Additive Manufacturing
Blue Origin is dedicated to developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Process Engineer III - Polymer Additive Manufacturing will apply their technical expertise and leadership skills to enhance safe human spaceflight through the design, development, and testing of engines and propulsion systems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Responsible for designing & troubleshooting Additive Material (AM) polymer 3D printing of components for use in Investment Casting (IC)
Disposition of non-conformances (NC’s) for rework/repair/scrap
Continuous improvement and clarification of written instructions for processing of polymer AM components
Statistically analyze and understand print-related dimensional and surface finish process data into useful summary reports using Excel®/Minitab®/JMP type applications. Interpret data for continuous process improvements to maximize Quality and reduce cost
Collaborate with internal and external customers on quality related concerns; develop and present training materials to build quality awareness
Demonstrate self-motivation and initiative, as well as ability to work in team environments
Responsible for implementing timely, cost-effective solutions to resolve manufacturing roadblocks
Execute aggressive timeline schedules for project execution
Interface with other engineers and hourly operations personnel to ensure projects fit the demonstrated manufacturing requirement
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role
Experience with design for Polymer AM printing, specifically Stereolithography (SLA)
Experience in production environment. Aerospace, space launch, or military or commercial aviation preferred
Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 Quality Management System and/or related quality systems and programs
Strong capability and understanding with proven success of RCCA tools
Safely work with hazardous systems, chemicals, and materials using the proper PPE
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Physical Requirements: Climb ladders and stairs, Lift and carry 50 lbs to waist level for limited durations
Preferred
Versed in Materialise Magics software
Direct experience with manufacturing investment castings
Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certificate or deep understanding of lean methodologies
B.S. in engineering with 7+ years of relevant Quality or Engineering experience
Experience mining data SQL, Redshift, Redash, Databricks
Quality assurance experience in rocket engine production environment
Relevant experience in transitioning a product from development, through production to operations
Shown experience in transitioning a product from development, through production to operations
QMS audit experience and quality performance measurement analysis capabilities
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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