Lunar Manufacturing Engineer III, Sr - Thermal (Multiple Shifts)

Blue Origin • Space Coast, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join its Operations team at the Space Coast, Florida location. The role supports the industrialization and production of lunar mission hardware, including solar arrays, integration and test, avionics, and structures. The engineer will translate engineering requirements into repeatable manufacturing processes, improve production efficiency and quality, and collaborate with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams. The position is part of Lunar Mission Operations, which supports the development, assembly, testing, and preparation of the Transporter vehicle for lunar missions.

The successful candidate will develop manufacturing documentation, support process and product non-conformance investigations, assess and implement manufacturing methods and technologies, and participate in production-line and equipment validation. The role requires expertise in at least one relevant specialty area and the ability to work second shift, with flexibility to move shifts as needed. Potential travel is up to 10% for training and other support activities. Relocation is available.

Shift options are A Shift (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM), B Shift (Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM–1:30 AM), C Shift (Friday–Sunday, 5:00 AM–5:30 PM), and D Shift (Friday–Sunday, 5:00 PM–5:30 AM).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university; other relevant fields may apply.
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role.
• At least 3 years of experience creating English work instructions.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Must be able to work second shift and be flexible to move shifts as needed.
• Must be open to working extended hours if required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification.
• Familiarity with quality and safety standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Aerospace or other high-reliability manufacturing engineering experience, particularly in thermal systems, radiators, multi-layer insulation (MLI), thermal coatings, and fluid transport systems.
• Proficiency with CAD and FEA-based analysis software for mechanisms and structural applications; Creo and ANSYS Workbench preferred, with FEMAP, NASTRAN, NX Advanced Simulation, or ProE Simulate/Mechanica also relevant.
• Ability to perform detailed hand calculations, create freebody diagrams, and conduct complex FEM/structural analysis.
• Strong expertise in DFM and DFA, including transition from development design to production.
• Working knowledge of mechanical design and manufacturing fundamentals, including GD&T, tolerance/stack-up analysis, FMEA, and manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, manual mills/lathes, welding, sheet metal, lifting/rigging, inspection, and assembly.
• Hands-on experience assembling and integrating aerospace vehicles and subsystems, especially mechanisms, tubing, harnesses, tanks, and fluid systems.
• Experience designing, building, and commissioning tooling and fixtures for manufacturing, assembly, or testing of mechanism components.
• Familiarity with advanced metrology such as CMM and laser scanning, manufacturing automation, and digital work instructions.
• Proficiency with PLM/PDM/MRP systems, including Windchill and Teamcenter.
• Experience with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and BOM reconciliation for complex mechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with standards related to mechanisms or structural work, such as ASME BTH-1, ACI 318, JSC-65289, and NASA SP-8077.
• Ability to support requirements generation in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and assist with Interface Control Models (ICMs).
• Hands-on experience working in cleanroom environments; ISO 8 preferred.
• Prior involvement in New Product Introduction (NPI) or transition to production.
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Ability to mentor and provide technical leadership to engineers and technicians.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with emphasis on collaboration and customer satisfaction.
• Commitment to mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication.

Responsibilities

• Support the industrialization of new products, including solar arrays, integration and test, avionics, and structures.
• Contribute to design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and design for test (DFT).
• Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, and inspection plans.
• Evaluate and implement manufacturing technologies and methods, such as composites, precision machining, additive manufacturing, and advanced assembly.
• Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances and develop and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards, including AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation of new production lines and equipment.
• Identify and complete opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction.
• Develop expertise in a key specialty area, such as solar arrays, integration and test, build flow/sequencing, avionics, or structures.
• Support the development, assembly, testing, and preparation of the Transporter vehicle for lunar missions.

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
• Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or company results

What This Job Offers

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