Manufacturing Configuration & Data Engineer III – Lunar Landers

Blue Origin • Space Coast, FL

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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. As part of the Manufacturing Engineering team building Lunar Landers, the Configuration & Development Engineer will analyze the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOM) and track impact through implementation of design changes. This role will be crucial in ensuring accurate data management, integrity, and analysis to support effective decision making and mission success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production configuration, or configuration data management, with proficiency in Windchill PLM and data analytics.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience defining mBOM architecture and managing configuration changes.
• Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, especially Windchill.
• Experience working with SQL, Databricks, Tableau, or similar analytics tools.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and resolve problems in manufacturing or production environments.
• Strong background in data analytics, computer science, or computer engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing automated and templated systems or processes.
• Strong communication skills for presenting technical information to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to simplify and visualize complex data for varied audiences.
• Experience with AI/ML technologies or products.
• Direct experience with PTC Windchill and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mBOM flow into and out of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Optimize mBOM structure to align with build workflows.
• Track and communicate engineering configuration changes to the manufacturing engineering team.
• Develop and maintain automated queries and dashboards to report on mBOM and design change metrics.
• Assess and improve BOM configuration, metrics, and repeatability from past and current builds.
• Create models and processes to standardize configuration and inform product development and build strategies.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees