Manufacturing Engineer

Varstaff Staffing; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Varstaff Staffing is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer for an onsite role in Huntsville, Alabama, supporting aerospace hardware production. You will translate designs into manufacturing work instructions, develop new methods, and lead DFMA reviews to optimize cost, quality, and schedule.

Collaboration with external suppliers and internal teams is essential. Minimum qualifications include a BS in engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing, with strong GD&T, tolerance analysis, and CAD proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a engineering field and 5+ years in manufacturing engineering.
• Experience defining process flows and selecting production equipment for electromechanical hardware.
• Strong GD&T, tolerance analysis, and assembly skills.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings (GD&T and schematics).
• Proficient in CAD and basic software for documentation and tracking.

Responsibilities

• Define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight.
• Translate engineering intent into manufacturing work instructions.
• Develop new manufacturing methods to improve quality and reduce cost.
• Lead DFMA/ DFA reviews and drive design for manufacturability.
• Perform root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Interface with suppliers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Maintain hardware configuration and pedigree throughout builds.

Skills

GD&T

FMEA

DFMA

Process optimization

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Issue Tracking

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Varstaff is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama.
This is an onsite position in Huntsville.
Looking for a US Citizen (W2 employee)

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of space flight!

As a part of the Operations business unit supporting Blue National Security, you will focus on the development of satellite systems aimed at solving two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. As a member of a hardworking team of engineers and specialists, you will be responsible for the design, manufacturing, and testing of Blue Ring—a spacecraft capable of supporting a variety of missions from medium Earth orbit to the cislunar region. The Blue Ring spacecraft provides unprecedented delta-V capabilities, enabling customers to maneuver payloads of more than 3,000 kg to a variety of Earth orbits. Additionally, Blue Ring offers end-to-end services, including hosting, transportation, refueling, data relay, logistics, and “in-space” edge computing capabilities.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into operational steps and processes to produce fully functional hardware at scale. Responsibilities include supporting builds, translating engineering definitions into manufacturing work instructions, and developing/qualifying new technology. Successful candidates will lead DFMA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test, accelerating product development.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule.
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (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 to clearly define the following manufacturing process: 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 Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (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

Responsibilities continued:

• Interface with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware and equipment is manufactured, processed, packaged, and delivered properly, on time, and on budget.
• Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment.
• Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong mechanical or electrical engineering fundamentals.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production engineering capacity, including internships.
• Demonstrated experience defining manufacturing process flows and selecting production equipment for electromechanical hardware.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals including GD&T, tolerance analysis, precision fits, and structural assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret both mechanical drawings (GD&T) and electrical drawings (schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnect drawings).
• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in an electric motor or rotating electrical machine manufacturing facility.
• Experience with at least one of the following: avionics, wire harnesses, structures, spacecraft propulsion systems, mechanical systems, thermal protection systems, thermal management systems, and environmental instrumentation for aerospace.
• Experience standing up new production lines or manufacturing cells, including equipment procurement and layout.
• Experience developing spacecraft or other Aerospace, Defense and High Performance (ADHP) hardware.
• Ability to obtain a DBIDS or NASA badge.