Manufacturing Engineer II — Space Systems & DFx

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing strategies for vehicle architectures in Cape Canaveral, FL or Kent, WA. You’ll drive producibility, plan demonstrators, and guide cross-functional teams in design for excellence.

The role focuses on manufacturing operations direction from concept to prototype builds, with travel up to 20% and relocation provided as needed. Strong CAD/PLM experience and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• Strong understanding of component and system development lifecycle from concept through production.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and set strategic direction for manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the manufacturing technical focal for assigned subsystems and AI&T activities, establishing manufacturing plans for vehicle architectures and presenting solutions to leadership.
• Plan for and support builds of engineering demonstrators, test articles, and prototype hardware, providing hands-on support during fabrication, assembly, and testing to validate manufacturing approaches.
• Drive Design for Excellence (DFX) principles, conduct producibility assessments, support trade studies, and develop roadmaps to bridge manufacturing technology gaps.
• Develop manufacturing artifacts including Production Readiness Level assessments, manufacturing management plans, build strategies, facility capacity plans, and tooling designs.
• Partner with Program Management, Design Engineering, and Operations support teams to identify manufacturing risks, establish mitigation plans, and influence design/programmatic decisions.
• Mentor engineers, challenge teams to question requirements and identify elegant solutions, and foster a culture of integrity and continuous improvement

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Engineering

CAD

PLM tools

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

NX/CATIA/SolidWorks

PLM tools

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing strategies for vehicle architectures in Cape Canaveral, FL or Kent, WA. You’ll drive producibility, plan demonstrators, and guide cross-functional teams in design for excellence.

The role focuses on manufacturing operations direction from concept to prototype builds, with travel up to 20% and relocation provided as needed. Strong CAD/PLM experience and leadership are essential.