Manufacturing Design Engineer II

Blue Origin•Space Coast, FL

16h

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations and the Lunar Permanence team. The engineer develops and implements manufacturing and production processes for lunar vehicles, with a strong emphasis on tooling and Ground Support Equipment (GSE). The role translates design requirements into tooling, GSE solutions, and production systems that support efficient, high-quality aerospace hardware manufacturing. The position supports the full lifecycle of tooling and GSE development, from requirements definition and concept and detailed design through fabrication coordination, validation, implementation, and continuous improvement. It also develops and releases engineering artifacts, advises design engineering on manufacturability, assembly, test, and integration, and helps ensure that processes, tooling, GSE, and procedures comply with engineering specifications, contract requirements, safety standards, and applicable regulations. The role is based on the Space Coast in Florida, with relocation provided and travel expected up to 10%. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; interviews include a technical assessment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, tooling design, GSE design, production support, or hardware development; aerospace or another highly regulated industry is preferred.
Demonstrated experience designing, developing, releasing, and implementing tooling, assembly fixtures, handling equipment, test support equipment, or other complex GSE for mechanical assemblies.
Proficiency with 3D CAD tools, engineering design fundamentals, GD&T, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturability and assembly, and configuration-controlled documentation.
Extensive experience supporting production operations, including working with technicians, resolving nonconformances, improving processes, and ensuring compliance with engineering, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated experience using hand calculations for structural analysis of tooling and GSE strength, stability, and failure modes.
Experience using issue-tracking tools and Microsoft Office applications to develop, release, and manage engineering documentation and production support tasks.
Flexibility to support critical milestones, which may require extended hours.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

High proficiency in Creo, CATIA, NX, Windchill, or similar CAD/PLM tools, including configuration-controlled design release.
Experience using ANSYS or similar FEA tools to evaluate tooling and GSE for strength, stiffness, stability, and load-case requirements.
Experience working within Model-Based Definition (MBD) design environments.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, a high degree of independence, a strong sense of urgency, and the ability to thrive in a highly dynamic and sometimes ambiguous environment.

Responsibilities

Design tooling, fixtures, handling equipment, and Ground Support Equipment for manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing of flight hardware, emphasizing modularity, usability, and rapid implementation.
Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing engineering, technicians, quality, and operations to develop new or revised build processes, tooling concepts, and concepts of operations.
Plan and support builds of engineering demonstrators, test articles, and prototype hardware, including hands-on support during fabrication, assembly, and testing to validate manufacturing approaches.
Apply Design for Excellence principles, conduct producibility assessments, support trade studies, and develop roadmaps to address manufacturing technology gaps.
Define, develop, and refine tooling and GSE requirements to enable rapid design, fabrication, deployment, and iteration.
Develop, release, and maintain engineering documentation, including CAD models, drawings, specifications, procedures, and other artifacts needed for tooling and production implementation.
Support tooling fabrication, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production of lunar vehicle hardware.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and 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, company results, or other factors.