Blue Origin · 17 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer - Lunar Transporter (Fluids and Prop)
Space Coast, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. The Manufacturing Engineer will lead the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems, ensuring quality control and optimizing supply chain logistics in support of production operations.
National DefenseAerospaceManufacturingRenewable EnergyNational Security
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
Gain expertise in at least one key specialty area (solar arrays, integration and test, build flow/sequencing, avionics, structures, etc.), with the desire to deepen expertise and broaden impact
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university
Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role
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
Master's degree in a relevant engineering field
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification
Familiarity with quality and safety standards, such as AS9100 and ISO 9001
Manufacturing engineering experience with design, production, and assembly in high-reliability industries such as propulsion, aircraft, spacecraft, oil & gas, automotive, naval, nuclear, or heavy equipment
Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and application to propulsion and fluid systems
Experience with cryogenic fluids and oxygen compatibility, including hands-on work with propulsion or fluid system hardware
Knowledge of aerospace materials, treatments, and manufacturing processes applicable to propulsion and gas systems
Experience with production quality management systems and transitioning products from development to production, including participation in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities
Experience in the assembly, integration, and troubleshooting of aerospace vehicles and subsystems, including tubing, harnesses, avionics, structures, tanks, fluid systems, and electrical components for launch vehicles and aircraft
Familiarity with fabrication processes such as machining, welding, composites, and assembly, as well as experience designing, building, commissioning, and troubleshooting tooling and fixtures—including jigs, molds, automated tooling, and test fixtures—for manufacturing, assembly, and testing of fluid, propulsion, or structural components
Experience with manufacturing automation, digital work instructions, and advanced metrology (e.g., CMM, laser scanning)
Familiarity with common Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods (visual, dye penetrant, ultrasound, X-ray, CT scan, eddy current, and XRF), particularly as applied to propulsion, fluid, or structural hardware
Strong foundation in Design for Manufacturability/Assembly (DFM/DFA) and manufacturing process development for integrated assemblies, including propulsion and fluid system components
Proficiency with CAD software (NX, CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks) and PLM/MRP systems (Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.)
Experience working with Bill of Materials (BOM) structures and reconciliation for complex assemblies
Experience supporting requirements generation and interface control model (ICM) activities within integrated product teams (IPT)
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
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
2026-02-05
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