Manufacturing Engineer III – Mechanical Systems
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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 a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope. We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.Blue Origin is a spaceflight and exploration company founded on the belief that humanity's future depends on our ability to live and work in space. We are working to lower the cost of access to space through reusable launch vehicles and in-space systems, enabling a future where millions of people live and work in space. We value curiosity, passion, integrity, and a relentless drive to achieve our mission. Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Honeybee Robotics, a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado-based Motion Control Business Unit designs, manufactures, and tests high-performance motion control components and integrated solutions — from actuators and gearboxes to motors and precision control systems — for NASA, defense, and commercial programs, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope.
Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer III to support the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes, production tooling, and fixtures for complexmachinedand mechanical components. You will work at the intersection of design engineering and production operations, driving quality, cost efficiency, and schedule performance in support of high-volume production forTeraWavemotion control products.
Review engineering drawings and 3D models and provide comprehensive DFM feedback to design engineering teams, identifying features or tolerances that drive unnecessary cost or cycle time
Provide make/buy recommendations based on internal capability assessments, cost analysis, and strategic program needs
Recommend cost reduction opportunities through material substitution, process optimization, feature simplification, or alternate manufacturing methods
Participate in design reviews (PDR, CDR, production readiness reviews) representing the manufacturing engineering perspective
Review engineering drawings for GD&T compliance per ASME Y14.5, ensuring tolerances are inspectable and appropriate for the manufacturing process
Identify drawing errors, ambiguities, or conflicts and initiate formal drawing change requests in collaboration with design engineering
Advise design teams on tolerancestack upimplications and functional dimensioning strategies
Lead the design and development of production fixtures, assembly aids, inspection fixtures, and work-holding solutions to support machining, fabrication, and assembly operations
Define fixture requirements based on part geometry, process requirements, and production rate needs; generate fixture design packages including drawings, BOMs, and acceptance criteria
Maintain existing tooling and fixture inventory, establishing calibration and maintenance schedules as applicable
Develop and maintain manufacturing process plans, work instructions, and traveler sequences for machined and mechanical assemblies
Apply Lean manufacturing principles to drive cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and process standardization
Collaborate cross-functionally with quality, operations, and design teams to resolve production issues, eliminate bottlenecks, and support on-time delivery
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering in an aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience providing formal DFM feedback on machined component drawings
Proficiency in GD&T per ASME Y14.5; ability to independently interpret and critique complex geometric tolerancing schemes
Hands-on experience designing production fixtures and work-holding solutions; proficiency with 3D CAD tools (CREO/Pro-E, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
Familiarity with common manufacturing processes including CNC machining, turning, milling, EDM, and surface finishing
Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to present technical findings to cross-functional audiences
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum(as required by export control regulations)
Demonstrated experience with the full lifecycle of fixture design, validation, and production implementation for aerospace mechanism component manufacturing, including machining fixtures, assembly aids, and inspection tooling
Experience in fixture design for high-volume automated production lines, including integration with robotic systems and automated assembly equipment
Familiarity with aerospace quality management systems such as AS9100 and NADCAP
Experience with ERP/MES systems for traveler and nonconformance management, including IFS, SAP, Oracle,DeltekCostpoint,Solumina(iBASEt),Apriso, or equivalent platforms
Knowledge of tolerance stackup analysis methods (1D/2D/3D)
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
Familiarity with model-based definition (MBD) and ASME Y14.41 standards
Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $102,721.00 - $143,809.05Don’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.
Description
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering in an aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience providing formal DFM feedback on machined component drawings
- Proficiency in GD&T per ASME Y14.5; ability to independently interpret and critique complex geometric tolerancing schemes
- Hands-on experience designing production fixtures and work-holding solutions; proficiency with 3D CAD tools (CREO/Pro-E, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
- Familiarity with common manufacturing processes including CNC machining, turning, milling, EDM, and surface finishing
- Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to present technical findings to cross-functional audiences
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum (as required by export control regulations)
- How much does the Manufacturing Engineer III – Mechanical Systems at Blue Origin pay?
- The posting lists a range of $103K–$144K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Manufacturing Engineer III – Mechanical Systems role based?
- The role is based in Longmont, CO.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Blue Origin's Workday careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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