Bladed Manufacturing Engineer Sr.

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, AL

16d

About The Position

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. Special Mentions: Relocation provided Travel expected up to 10% of the time Shifts available: A-Shift(Monday - Friday)

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university.
• +7 years of direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures and provide feedback.
• Experience with DFM and PFMEA studies.
• Strong aptitude for mechanical system design and hands-on machining experience
• Proficient with developing tooling and work holding fixtures to support machining processes.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including proficient knowledge of GD&T.
• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc).
• Ability to develop processes compliant to industry quality systems such as AS9100.
• Extremely customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with fabrication special processes (machining, grinding, forging, welding, casting, forming, rolling etc.)
• Experience with hard and exotic metals
• Proficient with applicable industry standards
• Experience with CNC programming
• Experience with aircraft, launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellite development, production, or operations
• Self-directed and able to balance several tasks at once
• Proficiency in 3D CAD programs.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and deploy or refine manufacturing methods to improve quality, reduce cost and optimize build schedules.
• Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional, high quality machined components.
• Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define manufacturing process.
• Define how to set up hardware for machining on mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines
• Conduct DFM and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design and machining.
• Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.
• Define and support repair and rework activities for machined components.
• Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment.
• Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions.
• Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire machining process.
• Safely work within an industrial environment

Benefits

• 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.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level