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POSTING ACTIVE · REQ-D27A8 · FY26.Q2
Manufacturing Engineer Levels II or III - Machine Shop (Shift B or C)
Blue Origin
[ COMPENSATION RANGE · ANNUAL · BASE ]
Not Disclosed
§ 01OVERVIEW
Application close date:
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!
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.We are looking for world class manufacturing engineers to apply standard engineering methods to design, develop, and implement new or revised manufacturing & production processes for the efficient/economical production of aerospace products. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of transforming the way rockets are made and operated. If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel on integrated cross-functional teams of individuals, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies (even if perhaps not in the aerospace industry), continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you.
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.
§ 02SHIFTS:
B | Monday – Thursday (2:30pm-1:00am)
C | Friday – Sunday (6am-6:30pm)
§ 03RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Translating engineering intent and drawings into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight by crafting manufacturing bill of materials and work instructions
- Identifying tools and equipment required for manufacturing flight hardware
- Providing shipside/lineside support on the manufacturing floor
- Non-conformance report (NCR) generation, management, & closure
- Supporting introduction of new products by crafting manufacturing plan artifacts including build plans, duration estimates, index plans, and tool lists
§ 04MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
- 3+ years (Level II), 5+ years (Level III) of experience in areas of aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle structures, automotive manufacturing or similar. Hands on experience with Machining (3-6 Axis Mill, VTL or HTL, EDM, Waterjet processes), Chemical and Heat Treatment post processing of components.
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing, including knowledge of GD&T.
- Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc).
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.
§ 05PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Hands on experience with building flight hardware, Machining (3-6 Axis Mill, VTL or HTL, EDM, Waterjet processes), Chemical and Heat Treatment post processing of components.
- 4+ year experience in an engineering capacity, including internships
- Experience with design, development or production of launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellites.
- Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (Creo or CATIA V5)
- Customer focused with a proven track record to work cooperatively with teams of different skills across large geographic distances.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
§ 06CULTURE STATEMENT
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.
§ 07REQUIREMENTS
Description
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
- 3+ years (Level II), 5+ years (Level III) of experience in areas of aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle structures, automotive manufacturing or similar. Hands on experience with Machining (3-6 Axis Mill, VTL or HTL, EDM, Waterjet processes), Chemical and Heat Treatment post processing of components.
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing, including knowledge of GD&T.
- Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc).
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.
§ 08NICE TO HAVE
Description
- Hands on experience with building flight hardware, Machining (3-6 Axis Mill, VTL or HTL, EDM, Waterjet processes), Chemical and Heat Treatment post processing of components.
- 4+ year experience in an engineering capacity, including internships
- Experience with design, development or production of launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellites.
- Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (Creo or CATIA V5)
- Customer focused with a proven track record to work cooperatively with teams of different skills across large geographic distances.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills Culture Statement 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.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- Where is this Manufacturing Engineer Levels II or III - Machine Shop (Shift B or C) role based?
- The role is based in Space Coast, FL.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a mid-level role, typically 3+ 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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