Blue Origin · 12 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer - III
Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. They are seeking a highly experienced Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing and supply chain operations, focusing on design for manufacturability, cost analysis, and process improvement.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Provide design for manufacturability review and make recommendations to improve quality while simplifying operations and reducing cost, cycle time, and lead time
Support cost analysis activities, supplier capability assessments and supplier sourcing
Lead DFMA, PFMEA and Non-Conformance analysis at part, assembly, and system level to improve build sequence, manufacturing processes and layout development
Support Make/Buy/Where/When and Vertical Integration analysis
Develop and provide DFM and similar types of training
Qualification
Required
10+ years of relevant engineering experience in the aerospace manufacturing and assembly field, with time spent across machining, welding, fabrication, inspection, and assembly
Familiarity with common Non-Destructive Test, including visual, dye penetrant, ultrasound, x-ray, CT scan, eddy current, etc
Project management skills and strong coordination to track, manage, and prioritize multiple simultaneous tasks
Experience with manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes, work order creation/management, BOM structures, and quality control
Working knowledge of common aerospace and/or military standards
Experienced interpreting 3D CAD models and 2D/3D engineering drawings
Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the product lifecycle
Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed
Strong written, personal, and computer skills. Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at the executive leadership level and on the shop floor
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle small and large projects with internal and external customers
Preferred
10+ years of engineering experience with metallic, composite, various additive materials, welded joints, bolted joints, machined parts
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma processes and implementation
Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred)
Working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
Working knowledge of welding standards (AWS D17.1)
Working knowledge of Rigging Hardware (ASME 30.26)
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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