Space Systems Manufacturing Engineer – DFMA & Quality

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to translate engineering drawings into scalable hardware. You will support assembly and integration on the shop floor, resolve discrepancies, and develop clear manufacturing work instructions covering receiving inspection to refurbishment.

You will collaborate across design, test, and operations to drive DFMA improvements. The role requires a B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role: (0-3 years Level 1 Manufacturing Engineer, 3+ years Level 2 Manufacturing Engineer, 5+ years Level 3 Manufacturing Engineer, 8+ years Sr Manufacturing Engineer)
• 1+ years of experience creating English work instructions
• Must be able to work first shift and have flexibility to move shifts as needed. Open to work extended hours if required.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware.
• Support the manufacturing floor in assembly and integration, ensuring compliance with engineering requirements, discrepancy resolution, and component acceptance testing.
• Perform in a hands-on engineering role and serve as a liaison between elements of design, test, manufacturing, and operations.
• Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, integration, test, and refurbishment.
• Disposition and investigate root causes of discrepancies; implement preventative/corrective actions.
• Create in-build redlines and recommend engineering changes to improve design.
• Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) across the product life cycle, and drive continuous improvements.
• Ensure all work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), supporting a safe and sustainable future in space.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process engineering

GD&T

FMEA

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering

Experience in manufacturing/industrial/process engineering

English work instructions

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Confluence

Windchill

Jules

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to translate engineering drawings into scalable hardware. You will support assembly and integration on the shop floor, resolve discrepancies, and develop clear manufacturing work instructions covering receiving inspection to refurbishment.

You will collaborate across design, test, and operations to drive DFMA improvements. The role requires a B.S.