Manufacturing & Tooling Development Engineer III

InvestedintheMission; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin’s Honeybee Robotics in Colorado (Longmont) seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer III to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures for high-volume machined components and motion control products.

Work at the interface of design engineering and production operations to drive quality, cost efficiency, and schedule performance, applying Lean principles and collaborating across quality, operations, and design teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace/defense/high-precision manufacturing
• Experience providing formal DFM feedback on machined drawings
• Proficiency in GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and interpretation of tolerancing
• Hands-on design of production fixtures and work-holding solutions
• Familiar with CNC, turning, milling, EDM, surface finishing

Responsibilities

• Review drawings/models and provide DFM feedback to reduce cost and cycle time
• Provide make/buy recommendations based on capability and cost analysis
• Suggest cost-reduction opportunities through materials or process changes
• Lead design reviews from manufacturing perspective (PDR, CDR, production readiness)
• Review drawings for GD&T compliance and initiate drawing changes
• Design and develop production fixtures, assembly aids, inspection fixtures, and tooling
• Maintain tooling inventory and calibration schedules
• Develop manufacturing process plans and work instructions
• Apply Lean principles to reduce cycle time and scrap
• Collaborate with quality, operations, and design teams to resolve issues

Skills

DFM feedback

GD&T

Production fixture design

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

CAD tools (CREO/Pro-E, SolidWorks)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CREO/Pro-E

SolidWorks

Job description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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!

As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope. We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

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.

Responsibilities

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 for: CO applicants is $84,198.00 - $117,876.15

Other site ranges may differ

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

• Benefits include: 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 work force. 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. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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