Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer II - Final Assembly

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin Huntsville, AL seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to lead design for manufacturability and ensure quality in BE-4 final assembly. You will translate engineering requirements into repeatable manufacturing processes and collaborate with design, quality, and supply chain teams.

The role emphasizes process development, documentation, adoption of new technologies, and adherence to AS9100/ISO 9001; you will support root-cause analysis and drive improvements for reliability and throughput.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• 3+ years Level 2 Manufacturing Engineer experience, 5+ years Level 3 Manufacturing Engineer, or 8+ years Sr Manufacturing Engineer.
• 1+ years of experience creating English work instructions.
• Must be able to work second shift and have flexibility to move shifts; extended hours possible.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and design for test (DFT) to build reliable space vehicles.
• Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams to accelerate production.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation: work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, inspection plans.
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and methods (e.g., machining, welding, brazing, additive manufacturing, advanced assembly).
• Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001 quality standards; participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation of lines/equipment.
• Apply emerging AI technologies alongside traditional manufacturing engineering tools to optimize processes and first-time quality.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

DFM (design for manufacturability)

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Blue Origin Huntsville, AL seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to lead design for manufacturability and ensure quality in BE-4 final assembly. You will translate engineering requirements into repeatable manufacturing processes and collaborate with design, quality, and supply chain teams.

The role emphasizes process development, documentation, adoption of new technologies, and adherence to AS9100/ISO 9001; you will support root-cause analysis and drive improvements for reliability and throughput.