Aerospace Product Development Engineer II

blueorigin

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 92,000 - 129,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Development Engineer to transform concepts into production-ready hardware for flight. You will drive DFx reviews, develop tooling, and partner with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery while controlling costs and quality.

The role involves close collaboration with design, build, and test teams across distances and periodic travel. The ideal candidate has aerospace manufacturing experience, strong CAD and MS Office skills, and a passion for safe

Qualifications

BS degree or higher in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineer, or related field.
2+ Years demonstrated ability as a Manufacturing/Materials/Process/engineer
Proven experience with aerospace hardware, assembly, and manufacturing systems.
Knowledge and experience in CNC machining, forming, drilling and assembly of aerospace and high precision components.
Proven experience with large scale assemblies and fabrication
Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced varied team in a target rich environment.
Experience working in a product design or manufacturing environment
Experience with testing and qualification of hardware for flight applications
A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of varied skills across large geographic distances
Outstanding interpersonal and analytical skills and a proven track record to drive sophisticated projects
Experience interacting with aerospace suppliers, including on-site engineering audits, technical interchanges, supplier qualifications and statistical process controls
Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, MS Office Products, etc)
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
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 high-level manufacturing plans defining flow from fabrication to refurbishment.
Provide DFM/DFM recommendations to design teams.
Work with design on prototype and qualification hardware tooling.
Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment.
Collaborate with external suppliers to meet schedule and cost.
Identify and deploy new technologies to improve quality and reduce cost.
Support hardware transition from development to production.
Lead continuous improvement to improve safety, efficiency, and quality.
Travel periodically to collaborate with production, engineering, and suppliers.