Manufacturing Engineer III (C Shift)

Blue Origin Personnel, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock options

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin in Florida seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to translate engineering intent into flight hardware, lead tooling and build plans, and support test operations on New Glenn programs.

The role requires a BS in engineering, internship or work in aerospace manufacturing, GD&T knowledge, and strength in CAD and MS Office. US citizenship or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Internship or work experience in aircraft/spacecraft/launch vehicle structures or automotive manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing, including GD&T.
• Proficient with CAD, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Ability to earn trust and contribute to inclusive culture.
• US citizenship or eligible status per export controls.

Responsibilities

• Translating engineering intent and drawings into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight by crafting manufacturing bill of materials and work instructions.
• Identifying tools and equipment required for manufacturing flight hardware.
• Providing shipside/lineside support on the manufacturing floor.
• Non‑conformance report (NCR) generation, management, & closure.
• Leading introduction of new products by crafting manufacturing plan artifacts including build plans, duration estimates, index plans, and tool lists.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Ability to earn trust

GD&T knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Creo

CATIA V5

CAD software

MS Excel

Issue Tracking

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.We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem‑solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety.This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight.Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!This role supports the development and operations of NewGlenn, a single‑configuration, heavy‑lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low‑Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human‑capable.

Responsibilities

• Translating engineering intent and drawings into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight by crafting manufacturing bill of materials and work instructions
• Identifying tools and equipment required for manufacturing flight hardware
• Providing shipside/lineside support on the manufacturing floor
• Non‑conformance report (NCR) generation, management, & closure
• Leading introduction of new products by crafting manufacturing plan artifacts including build plans, duration estimates, index plans, and tool lists

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering
• Prior internship or work 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)
• 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
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering capacity, including internship experience
• Experience with design, development or production of launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellites
• Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (Creo or CATIA V5)
• Customer focused with a proven track record to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

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, 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. 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 LosAngeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future.We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices.At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin!