Manufacturing Engineer II - Spacecraft Systems & DFX Leader

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to set operations direction for vehicle architectures and manufacturing strategies across early-stage programs. You will ensure manufacturability from inception and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into producible designs.

As part of the Manufacturing Engineering team within Advanced Concepts & Enterprise Engineering, you will plan for demonstrators, guide tooling and build strategies, and apply DFX principles to close

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Deep understanding of development lifecycle from concept through production.
• Experience with welding methods such as GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG).
• Ability to lead technical initiatives and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Experience planning and supporting R&D hardware builds and BOMs.
• Proven ability to influence design requirements and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient with CAD systems (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks) and PLM tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication; capable of presenting to leadership.
• Willingness to work extended hours to meet milestones.

Responsibilities

• Serve as manufacturing focal for assigned subsystems and AI&T activities; establish manufacturing plans.
• Plan and support builds of engineering demonstrators, test articles, and prototype hardware; provide hands-on support.
• Drive DFX principles, perform producibility assessments, and develop roadmaps to bridge gaps.
• Develop manufacturing artifacts including PRL assessments, build strategies, and tooling designs.
• Partner with PM, Design Eng, and Ops to identify risks and mitigate them.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lifecycle knowledge

Welding methods

Technical leadership

R&D planning

BOMs & docs

Design influence

CAD tools

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

PLM tools

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to set operations direction for vehicle architectures and manufacturing strategies across early-stage programs. You will ensure manufacturability from inception and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into producible designs.

As part of the Manufacturing Engineering team within Advanced Concepts & Enterprise Engineering, you will plan for demonstrators, guide tooling and build strategies, and apply DFX principles to close