Blue Origin · 4 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer III
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $157K/yr
7+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and low-cost space vehicles for the benefit of Earth. The Manufacturing Engineer III will set manufacturing operations direction, define engineering strategies, and ensure manufacturability of innovative concepts from inception through early planning and hardware support.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the manufacturing technical focal for assigned subsystems and/or Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) activities, establishing manufacturing plans for vehicle architectures and presenting solutions to leadership
Plan for and support builds of engineering demonstrators, test articles, and prototype hardware, providing hands-on support during fabrication, assembly, and testing to validate manufacturing approaches
Drive Design for Excellence (DFX) principles, conduct producibility assessments, support trade studies, and develop roadmaps to bridge manufacturing technology gaps
Develop manufacturing artifacts including Production Readiness Level assessments, manufacturing management plans, build strategies, facility capacity plans, and tooling designs
Partner with Program Management, Design Engineering, and Operations teams to identify manufacturing risks, establish mitigation plans, and influence design/programmatic decisions
Mentor engineers, challenge teams to question requirements and identify elegant solutions, and foster a culture of integrity and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
Strong understanding of component and system development lifecycle from concept through production
Proven capacity to provide technical leadership, set strategic direction for manufacturing solutions, and apply project management skills to coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders
Experience planning and supporting R&D hardware builds including defining/reviewing design requirements, authoring manufacturing work instructions, managing BOMs, process documentation, and non-conformance resolution/RCCA
Proven success influencing design requirements and developing manufacturing processes
Experience with CAD systems (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks) and PLM tools
Excellent written and oral communication skills including experience presenting to senior leadership, with demonstrated ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships
Ability to work extended hours/weekends to support critical milestones
Preferred
7+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or similarly complex manufacturing environments
Spacecraft or launch vehicle integration experience with demonstrated technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: Structures, Thermal Protection Systems, Fluids/Propulsion Systems, Environmental Control and Life Support Systems, Integrated Vehicle Test, MGSE/EGSE
Experience in technical leadership roles, with or without direct reports
On-Site R&D/prototype experience establishing novel manufacturing processes, tooling/fixturing/GSE, and ensuring producible designs through application of DFX principles
Experience developing or maintaining subsystem or AI&T artifacts in hardware development programs
Project management experience, training, and/or certification (PMP, Agile, etc.)
Familiarity with advanced manufacturing processes (automated fiber placement, friction stir welding, additive manufacturing, precision assembly, etc.)
Knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, ISO13485, and/or other quality standards
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.
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
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