Senior Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - Space Systems

Blue Origin LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing direction for vehicle architectures and manage AI&T activities. You will define engineering strategies, support early development programs, and ensure manufacturability from concept through production.

The role involves planning engineering demonstrators, applying DFX, and coordinating with PM, Design Engineering, and Operations to mitigate risks. Relocation and travel up to 20% are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience planning and supporting R&D hardware builds and creating manufacturing work instructions.
• Proven ability to influence design requirements and develop manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the manufacturing focal for subsystems/AI&T activities and establish manufacturing plans.
• Plan for and support builds of engineering demonstrators, test articles, and prototype hardware; provide hands-on support.
• Drive DFX principles, producibility assessments, and roadmaps to bridge manufacturing tech gaps.
• Develop Production Readiness Level assessments, manufacturing management plans, build strategies, and tooling designs.
• Partner with PM, Design Engineering, and Operations to mitigate risks and influence decisions.
• Mentor engineers and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

DFX planning

Manufacturing R&D support

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

PLM tools

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing direction for vehicle architectures and manage AI&T activities. You will define engineering strategies, support early development programs, and ensure manufacturability from concept through production.

The role involves planning engineering demonstrators, applying DFX, and coordinating with PM, Design Engineering, and Operations to mitigate risks. Relocation and travel up to 20% are expected.