Blue Origin · 1 day ago
Propulsion Engineer III - BE-3U Upgrades
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $164K/yr
6+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Propulsion Engineer III will be responsible for executing plans to enhance engine performance and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with various teams to overcome technical challenges and improve manufacturing processes.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own and execute plans to reach development and production milestones on BE-3U. Identify, elevate, and action key input metrics to engine cost and performance to flex project direction and execution accordingly
Identify schedule-critical hardware, equipment, people, and facilities – resolve constraints and fix defects at the root
Define, manage, and action key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure cross product team fabrication and assembly success. Leverage data to make informed decisions and iterate on manufacturing and design changes across product teams
Analyze non-conformance metrics and partner with the quality organization to apply opportunities for process improvements that improve rate manufacturing performance
Coordinate and partner with the operations and supply chain organizations to execute manufacturing upgrade initiatives
Identify and mitigate program risks – remove blockers, investigate/escalate issues, and close on solutions
Manage interdisciplinary engineering and execution tasks to improve overall program success
Maintain clear and consistent communication with team leadership and demonstrate strong ownership around cost reduction and producibility projects
Champion a collaborative culture to attack challenges to engine cost, performance, and manufacturing rate
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in engineering
6+ years of experience, including component design, fabrication, assembly, and/or testing using a variety of methods, techniques, and materials
Experience defining and executing complex projects with multiple functional interfaces
Experience in systems engineering or systems thinking
Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills
Strong aptitude for troubleshooting and quick thinking to keep projects moving forward
Demonstrated ability to build trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results
Working knowledge of aerospace materials, treatments and manufacturing processes
Working knowledge of configuration management principles and practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
M.S. degree in engineering
Experience with complex component development and manufacturing in the aerospace industry (space or aviation)
Experience with the design, test, and manufacturing of rocket engine valves, turbomachinery, combustion devices, or ancillary components
Experience with cradle to grave product development, including leading design reviews, production readiness reviews, and technical readiness reviews
Proficiency in CAD and large assembly model management and configuration (Creo Parametric and Windchill PLM preferred)
Experience implementing, customizing, or improving configuration management systems in a development engineering environment
Experience with creating tools to improve documentation, visibility, and tracking of scope of work and forecasted work
Experience leading small teams
Experience in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
Experience with vertical integration and/or scaling production of complex assemblies
Experience with automation
Experience with leveraging Artificial Intelligence
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.
10001+ employees
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
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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