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Blue Origin · 10 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer Level II – Lunar

Merritt Island, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Blue Origin is focused on developing reusable and low-cost space vehicles to benefit Earth. The Level II Manufacturing Engineer will oversee production processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and quality in manufacturing operations.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and implement manufacturing plans, procedures, and policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards, company policies, and safety regulations

Employ Design for Excellence (DfX) principles, with a focus on Design for Manufacturability, to enhance process efficiency and product quality

Collaborate with product design teams to ensure manufacturability and scalability of products

Manage projects aimed at process improvement, cost reduction, and quality enhancement

Introduce new technologies and methodologies to improve manufacturing efficiency

Train, mentor, and guide early career manufacturing engineers and production staff

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringAerospace Industry ExperienceLean ManufacturingSix SigmaCAD SoftwareMES SystemsERP SystemsTooling DesignEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationMentoring SkillsProject Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related fields

3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on the aerospace industry

Proven leadership in managing complex projects throughout the product lifecycle

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material properties, and quality systems

Familiarity with CAD software, MES, and ERP systems

Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies

Demonstrated experience working in cleanroom environments

Proven experience in designing, building, and commissioning tooling and fixtures for manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes

Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining positive and professional relationships; earns trust and fosters a culture of inclusion and teamwork across a multitude of skills and large geographic distances

Must be a U.S. Citizen, National, U.S. Permanent Resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee, or granted asylum

Preferred

Master's degree in a relevant field

Minimum of 5 years' experience in the design, development, and testing of space solar array systems

In-depth knowledge of space solar array design, manufacturing, and testing processes, including cell selection, CIC stringing and laydown, panel and wing assembly, as well as acceptance and qualification testing

Proficient in NASA electronics manufacturing standards (NASA-STD-8739.3, NASA-STD-8739.4) and NASA polymeric application standards (NASA-STD-8739.1)

Proficiency in utilizing automation and advanced manufacturing technologies

Possess Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Demonstrated experience working in regulatory environments, with a focus on AS9100 standards compliance