Manufacturing Engineer II, III, Sr. (Multiple Shifts) - Engines

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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! 

This role will lead the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems, ensure stringent quality control throughout production, and optimize supply chain logistics specific to Production/Operations. The ideal candidate will be results-driven, skilled in resource management, and committed to high-quality standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance production timelines. Leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies, you will contribute to improving manufacturing techniques, ensuring Blue Origin’s continued innovation and excellence in aerospace engineering.   

• Location: Huntsville, AL 

• Relocation: Available  

• Contribute to design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), design for test (DFT), key to building reliable vehicles for space exploration.   

• Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes that support Blue Origin’s mission.

• Collaborate closely with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams to accelerate building a road to space.   

• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, and inspection plans.

• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and methods (e.g., precision machining, welding, brazing, additive manufacturing, advanced assembly).   

• Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances; develop and implement corrective actions that enhance reliability and performance.   

• Ensure all work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), supporting a safe and sustainable future in space.   

• Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation of new production lines and equipment.   

• Apply emerging AI technologies alongside traditional manufacturing engineering tools to optimize processes, reduce cycle times, and improve first-time quality

• The Engines manufacturing team provides propulsion solutions for many internal programs and external customers.  The Huntsville Engine Factory is responsible for rate production of our BE-4 and BE-3U engines which power the New Glenn vehicle.  The factory leverages world-class machining assets and advance fabrication equipment to build and test engines that perform reliably in the most challenging environments.  Our team takes pride in continuously improving cost, increasing throughput, and reducing cycle time to lower the cost of access to space.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university  

• Experience in a manufacturing 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     

• Experience in high-rate assembly lines for aerospace and/or automotive is preferred  

• Experience with at least one of the following manufacturing processes: machining, assembly, balancing rotating hardware, non-destructive test, precision clean

• Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T

• Basic tooling or fixture design and fabrication

• Experience working with Bill-of-materials and BOM reconciliation  

• Strong organizational, project management, and presentation skills (Gantt charting, JIRA tickets, MS Project, Confluence, or similar)

• Prior manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or automotive  

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.