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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.  

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will oversee component fabrication, assembly, and testing of flight hardware for various spaceflight systems. 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, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies (even if perhaps not in the aerospace industry), continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, enjoy occasional travel, 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 position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the application of materials and processes for use in manufacturing of spin-form hardware

Provide mentorship to other Manufacturing Engineers

Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing

Collaborate with design, analysis, manufacturing, integration and quality teams on the implementation of product design requirements into production

Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy systemic corrective actions

Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process

Lead the development of internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate process development, qualification, and rate production

Extreme customer focus combined with strong verbal and written communication

Minimum Requirements:

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

Minimum 15 years of direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience.

Hardware manufacturing experience with structures, fluid systems, or mechanical systems including but not limited to assembly, integration, instrumentation, cleaning, non-destructive testing, leak testing, machining, welding, surface coatings, or composite structures.

Demonstrated experience standing up new manufacturing processes

Experience with qualifying new processes and developing process controls

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

A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances.

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

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

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

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with spin forming

Experience with GTAW and electron beam welding

Experience with bellows manufacturing and expansion joints

Experience with heat treatment

Experience authoring work instructions and documentation

Experience with large project controls

Experience with scheduling and planning

Experience with project management

Experienced in handling large aerospace components

Experienced in a hardware-rich Manufacturing environment

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

Export Control Regulations

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.

Benefits

Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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