Casting Technician II – Rocket Engine Components

Blue Origin LLC; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Benefits package

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Arlington, WA is seeking a qualified Engine Component Assembler for the Casting operation. You will assemble and develop rocket engine components, contribute to DFMA/ PFMEA studies, and push for quality improvements to reduce costs and optimize build sequences.

Relocation provided; weekend shifts available; join a dedicated team driving safe, repeatable spaceflight development and continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Passion for space mission and safety culture.
• Experience with pencil, orbital and angle grinders.
• Ability to provide design for manufacturing feedback.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must have hand-eye coordination.
• Knowledge in precision hand tools usage.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and drawings.
• Mid-level math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Physically able to lift 25 lbs and work in facility environments.

Responsibilities

• Review planning/engineering, work instructions and tooling to verify appropriate work process and quality requirements before starting job.
• Perform accurate and timely completion of all job order documentation and related paperwork.
• Apply hand tools and small power tools; safely remove burrs, blend and create edge breaks.
• Lap/polish surfaces to meet blueprint requirements.
• Perform final product hand finishing and verification against drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints to verify configuration meets requirements.
• Use gauges, scales, calipers and other measuring equipment.
• Daily cleaning and light maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Engage in Lean/Continuous Improvement to reduce waste and improve quality.
• Collaborate with team members and management to optimize processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Math skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Pencil grinders

Orbital grinders

Angle grinders

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in Arlington, WA is seeking a qualified Engine Component Assembler for the Casting operation. You will assemble and develop rocket engine components, contribute to DFMA/ PFMEA studies, and push for quality improvements to reduce costs and optimize build sequences.

Relocation provided; weekend shifts available; join a dedicated team driving safe, repeatable spaceflight development and continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply chain operations.