Prototype Engineer - CNC Machining & Fabrication

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced manufacturing engineer to lead hands-on CNC machining and prototype manufacturing for space systems. You will collaborate with design teams, oversee machining iterations, and provide engineering support across manufacturing and tooling development.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in aerospace-like environments, strong CAD and GD&T knowledge, and a proven track record of adapting in fast-paced projects while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 8+ years in CNC machining manufacturing environment for complex products.
• Demonstrated success in Product Development.
• Demonstrated success in constantly evolving environment.
• Able to take on challenges with incomplete information and pivot to drive progress.
• Work well in a collaborative team environment.
• Eager to jump in and manufacture as the need arises.
• Consistent track record of manufacturing experience directly related to part machining.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T.
• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Highly customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams and develop and manage plan for the manufacture of the prototypes.
• Manufacture prototypes over several iterations in collaboration with design teams and machinists.
• Hands‑on contribution to manufacturing and development efforts, as required.
• Utilize CNC & manual equipment to support product development efforts, as required.
• Provide guidance on CNC machining techniques, tool selection, work‑holding, and equipment.
• Implementing new capabilities to support critical schedules.
• Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.
• Define and support repair and rework activities.
• Design tooling and fixturing for ease of manufacturing.
• Engineer and fabricate solutions, as required.

Skills

CNC machining

CAD

GD&T

Excel

Scheduling

Issue Tracking

Communication

Team collaboration

Manufacturing

Education

BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced manufacturing engineer to lead hands-on CNC machining and prototype manufacturing for space systems. You will collaborate with design teams, oversee machining iterations, and provide engineering support across manufacturing and tooling development.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in aerospace-like environments, strong CAD and GD&T knowledge, and a proven track record of adapting in fast-paced projects while maintaining high quality and safety standards.