Manufacturing Engineer II, III, Sr. (All Shifts)

Blue Origin; Van Horn (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with a company match

Education Support Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support the industrialization of new products, ensuring robust manufacturing processes for space exploration. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and has over 3 years' relevant experience. Responsibilities include collaborating with various teams, evaluating new technologies, and maintaining documentation. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and generous paid time off. Join Blue Origin and help build the future of space travel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing.
• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the industrialization of new products in areas such as solar arrays.
• Collaborate closely with design engineering, quality assurance, and production teams.
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and methods.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Mechanical design

CAD software (Creo or CATIA V5)

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Issue Tracking

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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 spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Position Specific Details

• Shifts: Multiple shifts available
• Location: This role will be onsite in TX. It is approved for a temporary remote work exception.
• Relocation: Available

Key Responsibilities

• Support the industrialization of new products in areas such as solar arrays, integration and test, avionics, structures, etc.
• Contribute to design for manufacturability (DfM), design for assembly (DfA), design for test (DfT), key to building reliable vehicles for space exploration.
• Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes that support Blue Origin's mission.
• Collaborate closely with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams to accelerate building a road to space.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, and inspection plans.
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and methods (e.g., composites, precision machining, additive manufacturing, advanced assembly).
• Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances; develop and implement corrective actions that enhance reliability and performance.
• Ensure all work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), supporting a safe and sustainable future in space.
• Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation of new production lines and equipment.
• Identify and complete opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction, optimizing our ability to achieve our mission at scale.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role.
• Prior internship experience in areas of aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle structures, automotive manufacturing or similar.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing, including knowledge of GD&T.
• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• 1+ years of experience creating English work instructions.
• 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.
• Must be able to work second shift and have flexibility to move shifts as needed. Open to work extended hours if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-rate assembly lines for aerospace and/or automotive is preferred.
• Hands on experience with building flight hardware.
• Experience working with Bill-of-materials and BOM reconciliation.
• Prior manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or automotive.
• Experience with design, development or production of launch vehicles or spacecraft.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices & principles.
• Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (Creo or CATIA V5).
• Experience with AS9100 quality standards.
• Customer focused with a proven track record to work cooperatively with teams of different skills across large geographic distances.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.