Space-Grade Manufacturing Engineer – Relocation Eligible

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Stock options

Paid time off and holidays

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems at Space Coast, FL. You will drive quality control, optimize production and strengthen the supply chain in a high‑reliability aerospace environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design and QA teams, development of robust work instructions, and adoption of advanced manufacturing methods to support space missions. Relocation is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing/industrial/process engineering role; 5+ years for level 3; 8+ years for Sr level.
• 1+ year of experience creating English work instructions.
• U.S. citizenship or eligible status and ability to work second shift.

Responsibilities

• Industrialize new products such as solar arrays, integration/test, avionics, and structures.
• Apply DFM, DFA, DFT to build reliable space vehicles.
• Translate engineering requirements into repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with design, QA, supply chain, and production to accelerate space manufacturing.
• Maintain manufacturing docs: work instructions, process flows, tool designs, inspection plans.
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies (composites, precision machining, additive manufacturing).
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for improvements.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001 safety and quality standards.
• Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation of new lines/equipment.
• Identify efficiency gains and cost reductions; deepen expertise in key areas.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

DFM/ DFA/ DFT

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field

Tools

Creo

ANSYS Workbench

FEMAP

NASTRAN

NX Advanced Simulation

ProE Simulate/Mechanica

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems at Space Coast, FL. You will drive quality control, optimize production and strengthen the supply chain in a high‑reliability aerospace environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design and QA teams, development of robust work instructions, and adoption of advanced manufacturing methods to support space missions. Relocation is available for the right candidate.