Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - Space Vehicle Production

Blue Origin; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin located in Kent, WA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and implement manufacturing processes for space vehicle components. The role focuses on DFM, DFA, DFT, and developing robust production methods that meet demanding aerospace standards.

You will collaborate with design, QA, supply chain, and production teams to accelerate building reliable space systems and maintain comprehensive manufacturing documentation and inspection plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience in a manufacturing engineering role (levels 1–3) with progressive responsibilities.
• 1+ years experience creating English work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design for manufacturability, assembly, and test for space vehicles.
• Translate engineering requirements into robust manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with design engineering, QA, supply chain, and production teams to accelerate space manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions and process flow diagrams.
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies (precision machining, welding, brazing, additive manufacturing, advanced assembly).
• Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all work aligns with quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001).
• Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation of new production lines and equipment.
• Apply AI technologies alongside traditional tooling to optimize processes and improve first-time quality.

Skills

DFM (Design for Manufacturability)

DFA (Design for Assembly)

DFT (Design for Test)

Process development

Quality systems (AS9100, ISO 9001)

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management tools (Gantt/Confl,

Education

BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Confluence

Job description

Blue Origin located in Kent, WA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and implement manufacturing processes for space vehicle components. The role focuses on DFM, DFA, DFT, and developing robust production methods that meet demanding aerospace standards.

You will collaborate with design, QA, supply chain, and production teams to accelerate building reliable space systems and maintain comprehensive manufacturing documentation and inspection plans.