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Blue Origin · 3 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer - Lunar Systems (All Levels)

Space Coast, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking Manufacturing Engineers to join their Lunar Operations team, where the role involves designing efficient manufacturing systems and optimizing supply chain logistics for advanced lunar and spacecraft hardware. The ideal candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and ensure high-quality standards in aerospace engineering.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the industrialization of new flight and payload hardware (solar arrays, avionics, structures, mechanisms, integration & test, GSE, and more)

Drive application and optimization of DFM, DFA, DFT across product lifecycle

Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing and assembly processes

Collaborate closely with design engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations to integrate products and accelerate build

Develop and maintain clear manufacturing documentation (work instructions, inspection plans, process flows, tooling)

Evaluate/implement new manufacturing tech: composites, advanced machining, additive, metrology, materials, automation, etc

Lead, support, and document root cause investigations and drive corrective action

Ensure strict compliance to standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, NASA, UL, AWS, etc.)

Own or support process FMEAs, risk assessments, equipment validation, and product qualification

Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction; advocate for Lean/DFx principles

Mentor, coach, and support the technical development of engineers and technicians

Represent Manufacturing Engineering in program, customer, supplier, and cross-functional reviews

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringLean Six SigmaThermal/Fluid SystemsStructures & GSESolar Arrays/AvionicsNXCATIACreoSolidWorksTeamcenterWindchillAdvanced MetrologyDFMDFAFEANDTProcess ImprovementTechnical LeadershipCommunication SkillsMentorship

Required

Bachelor's in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline

Relevant Manufacturing Engineering experience: (3+ years Level II Engineer, 5+ years Level III Engineer, 8+ years Level IV Engineer)

Demonstrated experience creating clear, accurate manufacturing documentation (work instructions, BOM, flow diagrams)

Ability to work required shift and site, with flexibility for extended shifts/overtime as needed

Preferred

Master's/Advanced degree in relevant engineering field

Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt, PMP, or equivalent certification

Thermal/Fluid Systems: Hardware/system-level ownership, experience with spacecraft thermal control, pressure vessel qualification; application of NASA, ASME, AWS, UL, and similar codes

Structures & GSE: Experience designing, building, and qualifying complex aerospace structures, pressure vessels, GSE/tooling (flight or ground support equipment), multi-axis mechanical systems, PLC/motion control

Solar Arrays/Avionics: Experience building/testing solar arrays, harnesses, panel/wings; proficiency with NASA-STD-8739.*, ESD cleanroom practices, electronics systems, advanced test methods; familiarity with safety-critical hardware

Assembly, Integration & Test: Complex vehicle integration, subsystem troubleshooting, NPI, production transition, qualification, and certification

Proficiency in one or more: NX, CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks, Teamcenter, Windchill, PLM/MRP/BOM management

Experience with advanced metrology (CMM, laser scanning), manufacturing automation, digital work instructions

Experience with analytical evaluation (DFM, DFA, FEA, tolerance/FMEA, NDT [visual, dye pen, ultrasound, X-ray, CT, EC, XRF])

Direct project ownership, technical leadership, and mentorship of engineering/operations teams

Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in new product development, design-to-production transition, or DFx advocacy

Exceptional communication skills; ability to represent manufacturing engineering expertise in cross-site teams, customer/supplier interfaces, and technical reviews

A record of mission assurance, world-class quality, and continuous improvement