Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer – Process & Quality

Blue Origin; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Life insurance (basic & supplemental)

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off (4 weeks)

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to optimize aerospace manufacturing processes across launch vehicle components and ground support systems. You will develop efficient methods, documentation, and tooling while ensuring safety and quality.

This role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field and 3+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience, with lean, SPC, and quality system knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace or related field.
• 3+ years in manufacturing processes for aerospace applications.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
• Experience with process documentation and work instructions.
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement efficient manufacturing processes and assembly methods.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions and SOPs.
• Support production planning and scheduling for on-time delivery.
• Perform process capability studies and apply SPC methods.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce costs and boost quality.
• Troubleshoot issues and drive root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with design engineering for manufacturability (DFM/DFMEA).
• Develop tooling and fixtures for manufacturing operations.
• Support new product introductions and technology transfer.
• Ensure safety compliance and uphold regulatory requirements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Statistical process control

Process documentation

Manufacturing excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Manufacturing simulation tools

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to optimize aerospace manufacturing processes across launch vehicle components and ground support systems. You will develop efficient methods, documentation, and tooling while ensuring safety and quality.

This role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field and 3+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience, with lean, SPC, and quality system knowledge.