Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer I

Blue Origin LLC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and manage engine test hardware build and associated instructions at our Van Horn, TX site. Join a small, agile team responsible for manufacturing, assembly, test, and configuration of rocket engine hardware within a safety-focused culture.

Requirements include a BS in engineering and 0–3 years in manufacturing/test environments, with ability to work second shift and extended hours. Relocation support and site incentives apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• 0-3 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing and/or test environment.
• Must be able to work second shift and have flexibility to move shifts as needed.
• Open to work extended hours if required.
• Can demonstrate creating English work instructions for technicians and inspectors.
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing.
• Hands on experience in hardware manufacturing (i.e. cleaning, non-destructive testing methods, tight tolerance assembly, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, and MES/Software).
• Proven experience and successful track record of completing testing/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.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Passion for rockets, space, the team, and our mission is a must!
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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 testing and final configuration build process.
• Perform engineering drawing and test plan review and provide final approval for manufacturing.
• Develop process control measures and evaluation through statistical analysis.
• Define and support repair and rework activities with hardware nonconformance.
• Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions.
• Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment and tools.
• Interface with internal suppliers to ensure that hardware and equipment is manufactured, processed, packaged, and delivered properly, on time.
• Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware throughout the build and test process.
• Champion tooling, ergonomics, safety, and quality improvements affiliated with the build and test process.
• Streamline testing data collection.
• Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process.
• Troubleshoot operational and build issues along with other technical and non-technical teammates.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Communication

CAD

Scheduling

Issue Tracking

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD

Scheduling

Issue Tracking

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and manage engine test hardware build and associated instructions at our Van Horn, TX site. Join a small, agile team responsible for manufacturing, assembly, test, and configuration of rocket engine hardware within a safety-focused culture.

Requirements include a BS in engineering and 0–3 years in manufacturing/test environments, with ability to work second shift and extended hours. Relocation support and site incentives apply.