Manufacturing Engineer II - Thrusters Assembly

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin is building a new space thruster manufacturing line in Huntsville, AL. The Manufacturing Engineer will develop work instructions for receiving inspection through final test, manage cost, quality, and schedule, and approve manufacturing drawings.

Responsibilities include process controls, repair/rework support, equipment design and integration, capacity analysis, root-cause analysis, and supplier collaboration to ensure on-time delivery. U.S.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment supporting evolving design iterations.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing.
• Familiarity with lean systems and methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, work instructions, and test procedures.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing work instructions for receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, integration, and refurbishment.
• Closely manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout manufacturing.
• Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.
• Develop process control measures and evaluate through statistical analysis.
• Define and support repair and rework activities.
• Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment.
• Interface with external suppliers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Perform capacity analysis for equipment and processes.
• Conduct root cause analyses for non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

Drawing interpretation

Project management

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo

NX

CATIA V5

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. Blue Origin is quickly standing up a new space thruster manufacturing line in Huntsville, AL. These thrusters will be critical to controlling space craft on orbit and during moon landings.

Special Mentions: Relocation provided. Travel expected up to 20% of the time. Shifts available: Day shift, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, integration, and refurbishment.
• Closely manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process.
• Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.
• Develop process control measures and evaluation through statistical analysis.
• Define and support repair and rework activities.
• Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment.
• 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.
• Perform capacity analysis for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions.
• Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware throughout the build and test process.
• Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment supporting constantly evolving design iterations.
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing.
• Familiarity with lean systems and methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and project management skills, particularly in regards to attention to detail.
• Hands on experience in hardware manufacturing (i.e. castings, forgings, additively manufactured components, welding, machining, cleaning, non-destructive testing methods, tight tolerance assembly, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, and Manufacturing Execution Systems/Software).
• Record of completing manufacturing projects including but not limited to: design for manufacturability, cycle time reduction, and mistake proofing systems.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands on experience with building flight hardware.
• 3+ year experience in an engineering capacity, including internships.
• Experience with design, development or production of launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellites.
• Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (Creo, NX, or CATIA V5).
• Customer focused with a proven track record to work cooperatively with teams across large geographic distances.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with fabrication special processes (machining, grinding, forging, casting, welding, forming, rolling, etc).
• Experience with hard and exotic metals.
• Experience with CNC programming.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.

Background Check Required for all positions

Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Benefits

• 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• 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.