Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer III - Rocket Engines

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead rocket engine assembly, integration, and test processes. You will translate concepts into constructive workflows, collaborate across teams, and drive cost, cycle-time, and quality improvements on high-rate engines BE-4/BE-3U.

This role requires strong manufacturing and QA discipline. The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing, and a passion for space.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing engineering role for Level 3; 8+ years for Sr.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including GD&T.
• Ability to create English work instructions for technicians and inspectors.
• Ability to develop processes compliant to AS9100.
• Willing to work extended hours when required.
• Attention to detail and drive to deliver results.
• Passion for rockets, space, the team, and our mission.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, implement, optimize and own rocket engine assembly, integration, and test processes.
• Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into functional hardware by developing manufacturing work instructions.
• Contribute to design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), design for test (DFT).
• Collaborate with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams to accelerate building a road to space.
• Design, procure, install, and qualify custom manufacturing equipment/fixtures.
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and methods (precision machining, welding, adhesion, additive manufacturing).
• Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances; implement corrective actions.
• Ensure work aligns with quality standards (AS9100, ISO 9001).
• Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation of new production lines and equipment.
• Apply emerging AI technologies to optimize processes and quality.

Skills

GD&T

Manufacturing eng

Process improvement

AI in manufacturing

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Eng

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead rocket engine assembly, integration, and test processes. You will translate concepts into constructive workflows, collaborate across teams, and drive cost, cycle-time, and quality improvements on high-rate engines BE-4/BE-3U.

This role requires strong manufacturing and QA discipline. The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing, and a passion for space.