Manufacturing Engineer II/III/Sr - Machined Parts

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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

As part of a hardworking team of engineers and technical specialists, you will serve as the primary Design for Manufacturability (DFM) partner for machined parts, providing early, actionable feedback that reduces machining cycle time and cost while improving quality and repeatability. You will translate engineering intent (models, drawings, and configurations) into robust machining plans and shop-floor documentation, and you will support process qualification and issue resolution from first-article through sustained builds.

• Relocation provided

• Travel expected up to 5% of the time

• Shifts available: 1st | Mon-Fri (8am-5pm)

• Location: Space Coast, FL

• Lead DFM feedback for machined parts to reduce cycle time and cost by optimizing tolerances, datum schemes, feature geometry, surface finish callouts, material selection, and inspection approach prior to design release.

• Partner with Design Engineering and stakeholders to influence part architecture and requirements early, ensuring machinability, inspection, and clear acceptance criteria.

• Develop CNC machining process plans for complex hardware, including operation sequencing, machine assignments, fixturing and work holding concepts, tooling selection, and cutting parameters for milling/turning/multi-axis/grinding/EDM.

• Translate models, drawings, and configurations into clear, executable manufacturing work instructions, setup sheets, and tool lists that enable repeatable execution across shifts.

• Define machining strategy and collaborate with CAM programmers to standardize approaches and optimize toolpaths for cycle time, tool life, surface finish, and dimensional capability.

• Perform drawing reviews and provide manufacturing approval input to ensure requirements are achievable, cost-effective, and unambiguous.

• Support repair/rework planning for machined components, including disposition support, process definition, and standardized methods where applicable

•  Lead machining-related nonconformance investigations (dimensional, surface finish, tool breakage, metallurgical damage), execute root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions/process improvements.

• Evaluate/select machining equipment and work holding solutions as needed to enable long-term throughput and cost targets.

• Support automation and modernization efforts like probing/on-machine measurement, adaptive machining, and tool management to reduce variability and non-value-added work.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering with a machining focus, CNC process engineering, or CNC applications engineering.

• Demonstrated experience providing DFM guidance for machined parts, including tolerance/datum optimization and cost/cycle-time trade studies.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and translate requirements into machining and inspection plans.

• Experience developing and improving manufacturing work instructions and shop-floor documentation (set-up sheets, tool lists, process notes).

• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action for machining-related quality issues.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with Design, Quality, Metrology/Inspection, and Manufacturing Operations.

• Ability to safely work within an industrial/manufacturing environment.

• 8+ years of CNC machining process engineering experience for aerospace or other high-reliability hardware.

• Experience machining nickel-based superalloys (Inconel) stainless steels, or titanium; familiarity with tool life management for difficult-to-machine materials.

• Proficiency with CAM software with ability to define programming strategy and review tool paths, even if not the primary programmer.

• Experience with in-process probing/on-machine measurement, adaptive machining, high-speed machining strategies, and/or automation-enabled machining cells.

• Fixture and work holding design experience for thin-wall or distortion-sensitive components.

• Lean Six Sigma training or certification and demonstration of cycle-time and cost reduction results.

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.