Manufacturing Engineer: Process Standardization & Automation

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Business Process Management to join our New Glenn Manufacturing Engineering team on the Space Coast, Florida. You will standardize ME workflows, champion automation, and build a robust knowledge ecosystem to accelerate design-to-build cycles.

This role focuses on developing standardized processes, templates, and documentation; integrating enterprise tools like Jules, Windchill, Creo Illustrate, and Clear to Build; and delivering data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with demonstrated ownership of process standardization, documentation, or workflow improvement initiatives.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience developing standardized processes, templates, or automation solutions within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) tools.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify inefficiencies, drive process improvements, and lead change across cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent technical project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve standardized ME processes, documentation templates, and best practices.
• Enhance work order quality and consistency by enforcing standard procedures and providing structured guidance on standard notes, drawing requirements, and process specifications.
• Increase visibility and traceability of ME actions.
• Standardize and improve mBOM management within MRP systems.
• Proactively identify, evaluate, and integrate new digital and automation tools into daily ME operations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trainer for emerging enterprise platforms, including Creo Illustrate.
• Accelerate adoption of AI-driven solutions for work order generation and advanced data visualization to enable informed, data-driven decision-making.
• Advocate for and drive ongoing tool usability improvements to support standardization and efficiency.
• Identify, automate, and streamline frequently recurring, manual, or non-value-added ME tasks.
• Standardize common tasks and eliminate non-essential work using digital tools, scripts, and best practices.
• Reduce operational overhead and enable engineers to focus on high-value, strategic activities.
• Track and report time savings and capacity gains realized through task optimization.
• Lead development of the New Glenn Manufacturing Engineering Handbook.
• Develop and curate a comprehensive, easily accessible ME knowledge ecosystem, including onboarding materials, training resources, and step‑by‑step guides for high‑impact processes.
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing through standardized wikis, knowledge bases, and central repositories of standard notes, drawings, reference documents, and checklists.
• Build ME operating rhythms, dashboards, and KPIs to provide visibility into process standardization, automation adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives, coordinating with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to drive process excellence.
• Support Production/Manufacturing Readiness efforts by ensuring standardized documentation and processes are in place to enable rapid, repeatable execution.

Skills

Process standardization

Documentation

Automation tools

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Jules

Windchill

Creo Illustrate

Clear to Build

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Business Process Management to join our New Glenn Manufacturing Engineering team on the Space Coast, Florida. You will standardize ME workflows, champion automation, and build a robust knowledge ecosystem to accelerate design-to-build cycles.

This role focuses on developing standardized processes, templates, and documentation; integrating enterprise tools like Jules, Windchill, Creo Illustrate, and Clear to Build; and delivering data-driven