Engineer - Manufacturing I

Blue Origin • Huntsville, AL

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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. 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. 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! This is an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer position supporting a new advanced hardware program at Blue Origin. The successful candidate will work alongside senior manufacturing engineers and directly on the shop floor to develop work instructions, support production builds, and help stand up manufacturing processes from the ground up. This is a hands-on role in an early-phase environment — you will see hardware go from engineering drawings to physical parts and learn how manufacturing systems are built, not just maintained. The role provides exposure across multiple manufacturing disciplines including machining, welding, assembly, and post-processing, with mentorship from experienced engineers and technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
• 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related role; internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment counts
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes — machining, welding, assembly, or metal fabrication
• Willingness to spend significant time on the shop floor working directly with production technicians
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); comfortable learning new software tools
• Strong written communication skills — can write clear, concise work instructions and process documentation
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn multiple manufacturing disciplines in a fast-paced startup environment

Nice To Haves

• Internship or co-op experience in aerospace, turbomachinery, or precision industrial hardware manufacturing
• Exposure to CAD software (Creo, CATIA V5, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Familiarity with CNC machining concepts — G-code basics, machine setup, or toolpath fundamentals
• Familiarity with welding processes (GTAW, GMAW) or brazing/joining concepts
• Experience with any MES or ERP system in a manufacturing context
• Coursework or project experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or process improvement
• Hands-on aptitude — has built, machined, welded, or fabricated things outside of a classroom setting
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining manufacturing work instructions, process sheets, and shop floor documentation under the guidance of senior manufacturing engineers
• Supporting production builds on the shop floor — observing operations, documenting process steps, capturing cycle times, and identifying issues in real time
• Assisting with Design for Manufacturability (DfM) reviews — reviewing engineering drawings, flagging producibility concerns, and proposing alternatives
• Creating and maintaining bills of material (BOMs), process routings, and work order packages in the MES/ERP system
• Supporting tooling and fixture design — sketching concepts, working with toolmakers, and tracking tooling procurement and delivery
• Assisting with equipment commissioning activities — helping set up new work cells, documenting installation qualification (IQ), and supporting process runoff
• Collecting and organizing manufacturing data — cycle times, scrap rates, first-pass yield, and rework frequency — to support process improvement decisions
• Investigating nonconformances and quality issues on the shop floor; documenting root causes and supporting corrective action implementation
• Maintaining process documentation — updating work instructions based on engineering changes, lessons learned from builds, and feedback from production technicians
• Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities — participating in first-article builds, documenting lessons learned, and helping transition processes from development to production

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: Entry Level