Rocket Test Operations Manufacturing Engineer

Blue Origin LLC; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in California is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support rocket engine test operations. You will develop and release work instructions, manage test plans, track hardware configuration and inventory, and document non-conformances to keep campaigns moving safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering with 3+ years of hands-on hardware manufacturing experience, CAD and MS Office skills, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• 3+ years of applicable experience.
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in hardware manufacturing (maintenance, assembly and integration, instrumentation, cleaning, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, fabrication and machining, and MES/software).
• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, scheduling, issue tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of an organization.
• Must be eligible and able to gain access to Air Force Research Laboratory (located within Edwards Air Force Base).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage work instructions and test plans for daily test operations, test article maintenance, and other test-related activities.
• Provide technical direction to technicians for hardware removal, replacement, and other hands-on activities.
• Provide general test and hardware assistance as needed, including supporting test setup activities.
• Define and support test article maintenance, inspection, repair, and rework activities between and throughout test campaigns.
• Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the test process.
• Ensure necessary hardware is on hand for upcoming and recurring test activities, including helping develop and maintain critical spares lists.
• Review, evaluate, and disposition non-conformances; when escapes are identified, deploy recovery strategies, perform root cause analyses, and execute corrective actions.
• Research and develop improved methods, tooling, and systems to increase test cadence and reliability.
• Drive improvements in tooling, safety, and quality affiliated with the build and test process.
• Interface with manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware and equipment is manufactured, processed, packaged, and delivered properly, on time, and on budget.
• Perform engineering drawing reviews and provide feedback to design and manufacturing teams.
• Apply engineering fundamentals and manufacturing knowledge to troubleshoot operational issues.
• Support cost, quality, and schedule management of hardware throughout the test process.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Manufacturing

Aerospace

Test operations

CAD

Documentation

Education

BSc in Mechanical Eng

Master's degree

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

MES/Manufacturing software

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in California is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support rocket engine test operations. You will develop and release work instructions, manage test plans, track hardware configuration and inventory, and document non-conformances to keep campaigns moving safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering with 3+ years of hands-on hardware manufacturing experience, CAD and MS Office skills, and strong communication