Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Spaceflight Systems

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Engineer - Manufacturing III to set manufacturing operations direction for vehicle architectures and lead cross‑functional teams across manufacturing, supply chain, and test. You’ll drive DFX, plan demonstrator builds, and ensure producible designs from concept through early production phases.

The role requires a strong CAD/PLM background, leadership experience, and the ability to present to senior leadership while working extended hours as milestones

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Strong understanding of development lifecycle from concept to production.
• Deep knowledge of MIG/TIG welding methods.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and direct manufacturing solutions.
• Experience defining work instructions, BOMs, RCCA, and related docs.
• Proven influence on design requirements and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CAD (NX/CATIA/SolidWorks) and PLM tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication; capable of presenting to leadership.
• Willingness to work extended hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as manufacturing focal for subsystems/AI&T, establishing plans and presenting solutions.
• Plan and support builds of demonstrators and prototype hardware with hands-on support.
• Drive DFX, conduct producibility assessments, and develop roadmaps.
• Develop manufacturing artifacts including PRL assessments and build strategies.
• Partner with PM, Design Eng, and Operations to identify risks and mitigation.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lifecycle development

Welding methods (MIG/TIG)

Technical leadership

R&D hardware builds

CAD (NX/CATIA/SolidWorks)

PLM tools

Communication skills

Milestone flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

PLM tools

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Engineer - Manufacturing III to set manufacturing operations direction for vehicle architectures and lead cross‑functional teams across manufacturing, supply chain, and test. You’ll drive DFX, plan demonstrator builds, and ensure producible designs from concept through early production phases.

The role requires a strong CAD/PLM background, leadership experience, and the ability to present to senior leadership while working extended hours as milestones