Lead Mechanical Engineer - Custom Automation Systems

Blue Origin; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin's Factory Automation team is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design of automated manufacturing equipment. You will own technical decisions from concept through commissioning and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable production solutions.

The role requires hands-on design ownership, strong CAD skills, and the ability to integrate mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems for production environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years designing and commissioning custom automated tooling or equipment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (CREO or SolidWorks).
• Knowledge of control systems, robotics, and automation.
• Ability to read and create mechanical drawings and docs.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful resident.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with applications engineers on conceptual equipment and provide feedback for DFM.
• Lead mechanical design of custom automated equipment using 3D CAD.
• Design automation equipment including tooling, handling systems, frames, guards, and layouts.
• Apply mechanics, kinematics, and materials science to analyze design choices.
• Drive iterative development balancing performance, cost, and schedule.
• Integrate mechanical, electronic, pneumatic components into unified systems.
• Lead commissioning, startup, and ramp-up; resolve installation issues.
• Create BOMs, drawings, spare parts lists, and assembly procedures.
• Provide input to project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Mechanical Design

3D CAD

Control Systems

Robotics

Manufacturing Equipment

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

Job description

Blue Origin's Factory Automation team is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design of automated manufacturing equipment. You will own technical decisions from concept through commissioning and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable production solutions.

The role requires hands-on design ownership, strong CAD skills, and the ability to integrate mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems for production environments.