Manufacturing Engineer II - BE-4 Final Assembly

Blue Origin•Huntsville, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II for the BE-4 Final Assembly team within Blue Origin Operations. The role supports manufacturing and supply chain operations and leads the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems, quality control, and supply-chain logistics for production operations. The engineer will work with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing techniques, streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance production timelines. The Engines manufacturing team provides propulsion solutions for Blue Origin programs and external customers. The Huntsville Engine Factory produces BE-4 and BE-3U engines that power the New Glenn vehicle, using machining assets and fabrication equipment to build and test engines. The team focuses on improving cost, increasing throughput, and reducing cycle time. This position is based in Huntsville, Alabama, on Shift A, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Relocation assistance is available. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship or immigration-status requirements. A standard background check is required for all positions.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, or another relevant field, from an accredited university.
Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role; the posting specifies 3+ years for Manufacturing Engineer II.
At least 1 year of experience creating English work instructions.
Must be able to work second shift and have flexibility to move shifts as needed.
Open to working extended hours if required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-rate aerospace and/or automotive assembly lines.
Experience with at least one of these manufacturing processes: machining, assembly, welding, brazing, balancing rotating hardware, non-destructive testing, or precision cleaning.
Understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing fundamentals, including working knowledge of GD&T.
Basic tooling or fixture design and fabrication experience.
Experience with bills of materials and BOM reconciliation.
Strong organizational, project management, and presentation skills; familiarity with Gantt charting, JIRA, MS Project, Confluence, or similar tools.
Prior manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or automotive.

Responsibilities

Contribute to design for manufacturability, design for assembly, and design for test.
Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes.
Collaborate with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams to accelerate production.
Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, and inspection plans.
Evaluate and implement manufacturing technologies and methods, including precision machining, welding, brazing, 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.
Apply emerging AI technologies and traditional manufacturing engineering tools to optimize processes, reduce cycle times, and improve first-time quality.
Contribute to continuous improvement in cost, throughput, and cycle time for engine production.

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.
Up to four weeks of paid time off 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 other factors.