Additive Manufacturing Production Engineer – Materials & Processes (LPBF)

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

3d•$121,023 - $169,432•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a hands-on Additive Manufacturing Production Engineer specializing in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF). This production-focused role supports active LPBF production lines and requires practical experience diagnosing machine, material, and process issues on the shop floor. The engineer will work across the LPBF process—from printing through heat treatment and finishing—and develop and stabilize materials and parameters for serial production.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience with metal additive manufacturing machines and parameter development, specifically LPBF in a production environment.
Direct LPBF printing experience with stainless steel, copper, nickel, and titanium alloys.
Deep working knowledge of LPBF machine architecture and how laser and optics, powder delivery, gas flow, and the build chamber affect part quality.
Ability to independently diagnose defects and determine root cause, distinguishing machine-, material-, and parameter-driven issues.
Demonstrated experience adjusting and validating LPBF process parameters to resolve production issues.
Comfort working hands-on on the shop floor in a fast-paced production environment with shifting priorities.
Ability to work onsite full-time and support active production schedules.
Ability to build cross-functional relationships, earn trust, and contribute to an inclusive culture.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and correlating in-process monitoring data with nondestructive testing (NDT) results and defects.
Practical data analysis experience using Minitab, JMP, Excel, or similar tools to inform process decisions.
Experience leading or supporting production ramp-ups or new product introduction (NPI) in an aerospace or defense setting.

Responsibilities

Support active LPBF production lines by diagnosing issues in real time and adjusting process parameters such as laser power, scan speed, layer thickness, hatch spacing, and gas flow.
Use knowledge of LPBF machine architecture, including optics and laser systems, recoater and powder delivery, gas-flow dynamics, and thermal management, to identify sources of defects.
Own the LPBF process end-to-end, including printing, heat treatment, and finishing.
Investigate powder and printed-material issues, tracing defects to machine subsystems, parameters, or material batches.
Production-harden new materials and LPBF process parameters, transitioning them from development to serial production.
Develop and stabilize LPBF parameters to improve yield, throughput, and repeatability.
Design and execute experiments (DOEs) on production LPBF machines to optimize material properties and production efficiency.
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve production escapes and prevent recurrence.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year, based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential eligibility for bonuses, depending on role type and job level; eligibility and amounts are not guaranteed