Blue Origin · 3 days ago
Manufacturing Engineer II - Rocket Engines Valves (Night Shift)
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$92K/yr - $129K/yr
3+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. In this role, you will be responsible for developing rocket engine manufacturing processes, translating engineering intent into functional hardware, and improving quality while managing cost and schedules throughout the manufacturing process.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, integration, and refurbishment
Closely manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process
Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing
Develop process control measures and evaluation through statistical analysis
Define and support repair and rework activities
Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing tooling and equipment
Collaborate with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware and equipment is manufactured, processed, packaged, and delivered properly, on time, and on budget
Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions
Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware throughout the build and test process
Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process
Qualification
Required
BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university
Minimum 3+ years direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience
Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design, manufacturing, and testing
Hands on experience in hardware manufacturing (i.e. tight tolerance assembly, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, and castings, forgings, additively manufactured components, welding, machining, cleaning, non-destructive testing methods, Manufacturing Execution Systems/Software)
Proven experience and successful track record of completing manufacturing projects
Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization
Preferred
MS Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university
Experience with design, manufacturing, and testing of cryogenic fluid systems and/ or valve mechanisms
Experience with design and manufacturing of tooling and GSE
Excellent computer skills with the ability to quickly learn and use various software tools as needed
Experience with AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS)
Benefits
Benefits include: 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%, and an 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.
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
2026-02-05
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