Blue Origin · 1 day ago
Manufacturing Engineer I - Early Career (2026 Starts)
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$69K/yr - $97K/yrBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Manufacturing Engineer I role involves providing technical expertise and leadership to improve manufacturing processes and systems in support of safe human spaceflight.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Your projects may include various aspects of applied manufacturing engineering, including the development, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing processes and systems. The projects will include the integration of materials and processes, production planning, quality control, operations, and collaboration with design and systems engineering teams
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a B.S. degree or higher in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering and Aerospace Engineering or related field
Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026
Demonstrated ability in component fabrication, precision assembly, and testing using a variety of methods, techniques, and materials
Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs
Flexible and adaptable mindset
Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction
Preferred
Experience in fabrication, machining, and rate production, including hands-on skills with processes like brazing or machining
Ability to use industry-standard CAD tools (such as Creo, CATIA, or SolidWorks) to design or interpret engineering drawings and models
Understanding of core concepts including torque theory, strength of materials, static/dynamic loads, and vibrations
Participation in production flow and process optimization projects, including early lifecycle prototyping and development
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
Ability to write clear work instructions and interpret technical documents and engineering drawings
Familiarity with design and use of tooling in manufacturing settings
Involvement in assessing and optimizing manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality
Basic coding ability (for example, Python) to support process automation or data analysis
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
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.
Founded in 2000
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
Recent News
The Orlando Sentinel
2026-01-05
IEEE Spectrum
2026-01-03
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