Manufacturing Engineer – Lunar – Composites

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Operations team on the Space Coast, FL. You will lead the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems and optimize supply chain logistics for Production/Operations.

This role collaborates across engineering, QA, and supply chain to improve timelines and reduce costs. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing or process engineering, experience with DFM/DFA/DFT, and familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 standards.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering from an accredited university.
• 5+ years in manufacturing/industrial/process engineering.
• 3+ years creating English work instructions.
• US citizenship or lawful work status.

Responsibilities

• Support industrialization of new products in solar arrays, integration/test, avionics, and structures.
• Translate requirements into repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with design, QA, supply chain, and production teams to accelerate space vehicle builds.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing docs, work instructions, flow diagrams, tools, and inspection plans.
• Evaluate new manufacturing technologies (composites, precision machining, additive manufacturing).
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for reliability.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (AC credited)

5+ years in manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering

3+ years creating English work instructions

Tools

Creo

ANSYS Workbench

FEMAP/NASTRAN/NX

CAD tooling for composites layup

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 seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Engineer to join our Operations team at Blue Origin. This role will lead the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems, ensure stringent quality control throughout production, and optimize supply chain logistics specific to Production/Operations. The ideal candidate will be results-driven, skilled in resource management, and committed to high-quality standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance production timelines. Leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies, you will contribute to improving manufacturing techniques, ensuring Blue Origin’s continued innovation and excellence in aerospace engineering.

Position Specific Details

• Shift: 1st | Mon-Fri (8am-5pm)
• Location: Space Coast, FL – Lunar Plant 2
• Relocation: Available
• Potential travel up to 10% of the time for training and other support activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the industrialization of new products in areas such as solar arrays, integration and test, avionics, and structures.
• Contribute to design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), design for test (DFT), key to building reliable vehicles for space exploration.
• Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes that support Blue Origin’s mission.
• Collaborate closely with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams to accelerate building a road to space.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, and inspection plans.
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and methods (e.g., composites, precision machining, additive manufacturing, advanced assembly).
• Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances; develop and implement corrective actions that enhance reliability and performance.
• Ensure all work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), supporting a safe and sustainable future in space.
• Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation of new production lines and equipment.
• Identify and complete opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction, optimizing our ability to achieve our mission at scale.
• Gain expertise in at least one key specialty area (solar arrays, integration and test, build flow/sequencing, avionics, structures, etc.), with the desire to deepen expertise and broaden impact.

Team Focus & Domain Expertise

Lunar Mission Operations plays a crucial role in the successful deployment and operation of the Transporter vehicle. As a key component of our mission, Lunar Ops ensures that the Transporter vehicle is not only developed and assembled to the highest standards but also thoroughly tested and prepared for its lunar journey. Their expertise and dedication are instrumental in making the Transporter vehicle a pioneering success and a cornerstone for future lunar exploration initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role
• 3+ years of experience creating English work instructions
• 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.
• Must be able to work second shift and have flexibility to move shifts as needed. Open to work extended hours if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification.
• Familiarity with quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001).
• Manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or other high-reliability industries, with primary expertise in composite structure manufacturing (tubes, honeycomb sandwich panels, molded parts), hand layup of composites, tool and mandrel design for composite layup, quality control for composites manufacturing, and composite repair.
• Proficient in CAD and FEA-based analysis software for mechanisms and structural applications (Creo and ANSYS Workbench preferred; experience with FEMAP, NASTRAN, NX Advanced Simulation, ProE Simulate/Mechanica).
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed hand calculations, freebody diagram creation, and complex FEM/structural analysis.
• Strong expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA), including transition from development design to production.
• Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing, including GD&T, tolerance/stack-up analysis, FMEA, and common manufacturing processes (CNC machining, manual mills/lathes, welding, sheetmetal, lifting/rigging, inspection, assembly).
• Hands-on experience with assembly and integration of aerospace vehicles and subsystems, especially those involving mechanisms, tubing, harnesses, and structural systems.
• Experience designing, building, and commissioning tooling and fixtures for manufacturing, assembly, and/or testing of mechanism components.
• Familiarity