Space Hardware Manufacturing Engineer, Machine Shop

BLUE ORIGIN; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 5%

Day shift

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, TN seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop work instructions, support valve and integration machining, and manage cost, quality, and schedules across the fabrication process. You will review engineering drawings, implement process controls, and interface with suppliers to ensure timely, within-budget delivery of hardware.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, a BS in Engineering, and hands-on CNC (5-axis) experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience in a machine shop with CNC 5-axis and lathes.
• Familiarity with CNC programming - NX preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment supporting evolving design iterations.
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing work instructions for processes including material kitting, machining, deburring, inspecting, part marking, lapping, packaging.
• Support fabrication of machined parts for valves and integration.
• Closely manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout manufacturing.
• Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.
• Develop process control measures and evaluate through statistical analysis.
• Define and support repair and rework activities.
• Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment.
• Interface with external suppliers to ensure on-time, on-budget manufacturing and delivery.
• Perform capacity analysis for equipment and processes.
• Perform root cause analyses and deploy corrective actions.
• Design material handling and packaging to protect hardware during build/test.
• Manage hardware configuration and pedigree throughout build/test.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

CNC programming

Lean manufacturing

Mechanical design

Drawing interpretation

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

NX

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, TN seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop work instructions, support valve and integration machining, and manage cost, quality, and schedules across the fabrication process. You will review engineering drawings, implement process controls, and interface with suppliers to ensure timely, within-budget delivery of hardware.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, a BS in Engineering, and hands-on CNC (5-axis) experience.