Blue Origin · 8 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling and GSE - TeraWave
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $157K/yr
5+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee the mechanical and procedural aspects of their production line for the TeraWave satellite communications network, ensuring designs are manufacturable and creating the necessary tooling for assembly.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead DFM/DFA reviews with the design team, driving changes to improve manufacturability, reduce assembly time, and increase production yield
Author and maintain detailed manufacturing process plans, including routers, travelers, and work instructions (WI) optimized for a high-volume production flow
Implement and monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) for critical manufacturing and alignment processes to ensure process capability (Cpk)
Design and build the full suite of production tooling, including precision alignment nests, bondline gauges, shim kits, and custom fixtures
Develop and qualify all Ground Support Equipment (GSE) required for safe and efficient assembly, including handling/transport tooling and gimbal integration aids
Manage fixture tryouts and lead iterative design refinements to ensure tooling meets cycle time and yield targets
Coordinate with the quality team to perform dimensional metrology inspections and Gage R&R (GR&R) campaigns for all production tooling
Lead rapid prototyping efforts across hardware, electronics, and software systems to validate design concepts early, establishing agile development processes that balance speed with appropriate fidelity while maintaining rigorous documentation
Create effective feedback loops between prototype testing results and system design, coordinating cross-functional teams to integrate and test full-scale prototypes that align with system requirements and enable continuous refinement of the architecture
Support root-cause investigations during development and production builds, implementing corrective actions for any process or tooling issues
Collaborate with design and test teams to ensure tooling and handling GSE are compatible with environmental test setups (vibration, shock, TVAC)
Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and contribute to reliability documentation such as Process FMEA and Production Readiness Reviews (PRR)
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
5+ years in a production-focused role involving tooling design and DFM/DFA for complex hardware systems (aerospace, medical, or equivalent)
Demonstrated proficiency in DFM/DFA principles, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and fixture/GSE design using a major CAD platform (PTC Creo or NX)
Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes, fixture fabrication, and mechanical assembly
Preferred
Experience in standing up a new production line or transitioning a product from prototype to production
Deep knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality systems, Process FMEA, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Familiarity with the challenges of handling and assembling sensitive optical components
Experience supporting environmental test campaigns (vibration, shock, TVAC)
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
2026-02-05
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