Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer, Space Systems

Varstaff Staffing

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to translate engineering intent into scalable manufacturing steps, with an emphasis on DFMA and DFMA reviews to optimize build cycles. You will interface with design and test teams to ensure hardware readiness for qualification and flight.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, strong GD&T and drawing-reading skills, and proficiency with CAD, Excel, and related tools.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, electromechanical or manufacturing engineering.
Strong mechanical or electrical engineering fundamentals.
5+ years in a manufacturing or production engineering capacity.
Experience defining manufacturing process flows and selecting production equipment.
Strong GD&T, tolerance analysis, precision fits, and structural assembly.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings (GD&T) and electrical drawings.
Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

Define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight.
Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware.
Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule.
Conduct FMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test.
Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware throughout the build and test process.
Develop manufacturing work instructions for receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, integration, test, and refurbishment.
Closely manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process.
Create in-build redlines and recommend engineering changes to improve design.
Lead DFM and DFA reviews.
Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.
Develop process control measures and evaluation through statistical analysis.
Disposition and support non-conformance repair and rework activities.
Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions.
Interface with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure proper manufacturing, processing, packaging, delivery.
Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment.
Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout build and test process.