Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer - Spacecraft Systems

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer to translate design intent into scalable manufacturing steps for propulsion hardware. You will support subassembly and final assembly, execute specialized processes, create manufacturing instructions, and drive improvements across the production lifecycle.

The role requires collaboration with design, test, and operations teams, plus strong problem-solving skills and experience with quality systems (AS9100/ISO 9001).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• 0–3 years in manufacturing/industrial/process engineering → Level 1 Manufacturing Engineer
• 3+ years → Level 2 Manufacturing Engineer
• 5+ years → Level 3 Manufacturing Engineer
• 8+ years → Senior Manufacturing Engineer
• 1+ years creating English-language work instructions
• Availability to work B-Shift (M–TH, 12:00PM–10:30PM) with possible extended hours

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering intent into operational steps for propulsion hardware.
• Support floor activities for subassembly and final assembly, ensuring compliance and testing.
• Execute special process work: COPV tank installation, heater installation, MLI blanket installation, harness routing.
• Develop MWIs to define receiving, fabrication, assembly, test, and refurbishment processes.
• Perform root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions through MRB/CAPA processes.
• Create in-build redlines and engineering changes to improve producibility.
• Review engineering drawings and approve manufacturing documentation.
• Conduct FMEA studies to strengthen feedback between design, build, and test.
• Lead DFMA initiatives across the propulsion lifecycle and push process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality standards; support safe operations.

Skills

Gantt charting

Project management

Presentation skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electrical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Jules

Windchill

JIRA

MS Project

Confluence

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer to translate design intent into scalable manufacturing steps for propulsion hardware. You will support subassembly and final assembly, execute specialized processes, create manufacturing instructions, and drive improvements across the production lifecycle.

The role requires collaboration with design, test, and operations teams, plus strong problem-solving skills and experience with quality systems (AS9100/ISO 9001).