Manufacturing Engineer III – Mechanical Systems Hardware

Front Door Defense; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 84,198 - 117,876; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III in Longmont, Colorado. This role focuses on the design and validation of production fixtures for aerospace components. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in a related field.

The ideal candidate will lead the development of manufacturing processes and tooling, ensuring strict adherence to design and quality standards while optimizing production efficiency.

Excellent communication skills and citizenship eligibility are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering in aerospace.
• Proficiency in GD&T interpretation per ASME Y14.5.
• Hands-on experience with production fixture design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and validation of production fixtures for aerospace components.
• Review engineering drawings for compliance with GD&T.
• Develop manufacturing process plans and work instructions.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Design for Manufacturability

GD&T compliance

3D CAD tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CREO/Pro-E

SolidWorks

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer III – Mechanical Systems

Lead the design and validation of production fixtures for high-volume aerospace components.

Location: Longmont, Colorado, United States

Compensation: $84,198 - 117,876 USD / year

Job Tags: Hardware

About The Role

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer III to support the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes, production tooling, and fixtures for complex machined and mechanical components. You will work at the intersection of design engineering and production operations, driving quality, cost efficiency, and schedule performance in support of high-volume production for TeraWave motion control products.

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

• Review engineering drawings and 3D models and provide comprehensive DFM feedback to design engineering teams, identifying features or tolerances that drive unnecessary cost or cycle time
• Provide make/buy recommendations based on internal capability assessments, cost analysis, and strategic program needs
• Recommend cost reduction opportunities through material substitution, process optimization, feature simplification, or alternate manufacturing methods
• Participate in design reviews (PDR, CDR, production readiness reviews) representing the manufacturing engineering perspective

GD&T & Drawing Review

• Review engineering drawings for GD&T compliance per ASME Y14.5, ensuring tolerances are inspectable and appropriate for the manufacturing process
• Identify drawing errors, ambiguities, or conflicts and initiate formal drawing change requests in collaboration with design engineering
• Advise design teams on tolerance stackup implications and functional dimensioning strategies

Production Tooling & Fixture Design

• Lead the design and development of production fixtures, assembly aids, inspection fixtures, and work‑holding solutions to support machining, fabrication, and assembly operations
• Define fixture requirements based on part geometry, process requirements, and production rate needs; generate fixture design packages including drawings, BOMs, and acceptance criteria
• Maintain existing tooling and fixture inventory, establishing calibration and maintenance schedules as applicable

Process Development & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain manufacturing process plans, work instructions, and traveler sequences for machined and mechanical assemblies
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles to drive cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and process standardization
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with quality, operations, and design teams to resolve production issues, eliminate bottlenecks, and support on‑time delivery

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering in an aerospace, defense, or high‑precision manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience providing formal DFM feedback on machined component drawings
• Proficiency in GD&T per ASME Y14.5; ability to independently interpret and critique complex geometric tolerancing schemes
• Hands‑on experience designing production fixtures and work‑holding solutions; proficiency with 3D CAD tools (CREO/Pro‑E, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with common manufacturing processes including CNC machining, turning, milling, EDM, and surface finishing
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to present technical findings to cross‑functional audiences
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum (as required by export control regulations)

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with the full lifecycle of fixture design, validation, and production implementation for aerospace mechanism component manufacturing, including machining fixtures, assembly aids, and inspection tooling
• Experience in fixture design for high‑volume automated production lines, including integration with robotic systems and automated assembly equipment
• Familiarity with aerospace quality management systems such as AS9100 and NADCAP
• Experience with ERP/MES systems for traveler and nonconformance management, including IFS, SAP, Oracle, Deltek Costpoint, Solumina (iBASEt), Apriso, or equivalent platforms
• Knowledge of tolerance stackup analysis methods (1D/2D/3D)
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
• Familiarity with model‑based definition (MBD) and ASME Y14.41 standards

Base Pay Range

CO applicants: $84,198.00 - $117,876.15
Other site ranges may differ

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and 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.

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.

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.

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].