Engines Manufacturing Engineer - BE-3U Combustion Devices B Shift

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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 specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will apply standard engineering methods to design, develop, and implement new or revised manufacturing & production processes for the efficient/economical production of aerospace products. Responsible for integration of design requirements into processes and procedures through research and development of manufacturing methods, tooling and equipment, facilities, and systems to produce a quality product. Leads planning and development of engineering artifacts to enable the turning of raw materials into finished and discrete products that satisfy design/system requirements. Provides guidance to design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. Ensuring that production processes and procedures are in compliance with contract specifications and applicable regulations.

• Relocation can be provided

• Travel expected up to 10% of the time

• Shifts available: B Shift (Monday to Thursday Nights)

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  Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware.

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  Support the manufacturing floor in assembly and integration, ensuring compliance with engineering requirements, discrepancy resolution, and component acceptance testing.

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  Perform in a hands-on engineering role and serve as a liaison between elements of design, test, manufacturing, and operations.

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  Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, integration, test, and refurbishment.

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  Disposition and investigate root causes of discrepancies; implement preventative/corrective actions.

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  Create in-build redlines and recommend engineering changes to improve design.

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  Troubleshoot and operate equipment as required.

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  Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.

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  Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test.

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  Drive Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) across the product life cycle, and drive continuous improvements.

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

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

• 3+ years direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience

• Extensive prior experience in high-rate assembly lines for aerospace and/or automotive is preferred

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

• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)

• Can demonstrate creating English work instructions for technicians and inspectors

• Ability to develop processes compliant to industry quality systems such as AS9100.

• Must be able to work weekends and have flexibility to move shifts as needed on occasion

• Must be able to work weekday day shift for training before transitioning to Weekday nights. Open to work extended hours if required.

• Attention to detail and drive to deliver results

• Passion for rockets, space, the team, and our mission is a must!

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.

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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