Blue Origin · 13 hours ago
Sr Lunar Manufacturing Engineer, Docking
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$134K/yr - $188K/yr
10+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. The Manufacturing Engineer will lead the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems, ensure quality control throughout production, and optimize supply chain logistics specific to Production/Operations.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the industrialization of new products in areas such as solar arrays, integration and test, avionics, and structures
Contribute to design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), design for test (DFT), key to building reliable vehicles for space exploration
Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes that support Blue Origin’s mission
Collaborate closely with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams to accelerate building a road to space
Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, and inspection plans
Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and methods (e.g., composites, precision machining, additive manufacturing, advanced assembly)
Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances; develop and implement corrective actions that enhance reliability and performance
Ensure all work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), supporting a safe and sustainable future in space
Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation of new production lines and equipment
Identify and complete opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction, optimizing our ability to achieve our mission at scale
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university
10+ years of experience in a manufacturing. industrial, or process engineering role
7+ years of experience creating English work instructions
Must be able to work second shift and have flexibility to move shifts as needed. Open to work extended hours if required
Preferred
Manufacturing engineering experience within aerospace or high-reliability industries
Hands-on fabrication and assembly experience in aerospace applications, including mechanism hardware such as docking systems
Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T
Experience working with Bill-of-materials and BOM reconciliation
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices & principles
Familiarity with quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001)
Master's degree in a relevant field
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
Experience in designing, building and commissioning tooling and fixtures for manufacturing, assembly and/or testing processes
Experience working with Bill-of-materials (BOM) and BOM reconciliation
Capacity to author detailed work instructions
Understanding of fabrication processes (such as machining, welding, composites, and assembly)
Experience in designing, commissioning, and troubleshooting tooling, jigs, fixtures, molds, and automated tooling
Experience with PLM/MRP systems (e.g. Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.)
Prior involvement in New Product Introduction (NPI) or transition to production in an aerospace environment
Foundation in DFM/DFA and manufacturing process development
Experience supporting requirements generation within the IPT, along with establishing and supporting Interface Control Models (ICMs)
Working knowledge of project management methodologies
Strong verbal and written communication skills with teams, customers, and suppliers across geographic locations, with an emphasis on collaboration and customer satisfaction
Experience with manufacturing automation, digital work instructions, or advanced metrology (e.g., CMM, laser scanning)
Ability to work onsite in a fast-paced production environment
An attitude of world-class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication
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, 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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