Composites Automated Fiber Placement Programmer

BLUE ORIGIN • West Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

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. Composite Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Composite Focused Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the development and optimization of composite fabrication and assembly processes to support the production of our revolutionary space vehicles and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering, or related technical field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in advanced composite manufacturing, preferably in the aerospace or high-performance industrial sectors
• Deep understanding of composite materials, design, and processing methods including autoclave, out-of-autoclave, and additive techniques
• Expertise in statistical process control, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and data analysis skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Passion for space exploration and a drive to push the boundaries of what's possible
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve composite layup, curing, trimming, and finishing processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and repeatability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, materials, and production to ensure seamless integration of composite components
• Analyze manufacturing data and recommend process changes to troubleshoot issues, reduce scrap, and meet or exceed performance targets
• Develop and validate new composite material systems, process models, and automation technologies to push the boundaries of what's possible
• Document manufacturing procedures, conduct training, and provide technical guidance to production technicians
• Stay abreast of the latest composite processing techniques, equipment, and quality standards in the aerospace industry

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%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
• up to 14 company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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