Manufacturing Engineer III (C Shift)

Blue Origin•Space Coast, FL

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations and supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a reusable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle designed to carry people and payloads. The Manufacturing Engineer applies technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to quality to support safe, repeatable spaceflight. The position translates engineering intent and drawings into flight-ready hardware, supports manufacturing-floor operations, and leads the introduction of new products. The role is designated C Shift.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
Prior internship or work experience in aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle structures, automotive manufacturing, or a similar area.
Strong understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing fundamentals, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Strong written, interpersonal, technical, and software skills, including CAD, issue-tracking tools, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
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

Hands-on experience building flight hardware.
Five or more years of engineering experience, including internship experience.
Experience with the design, development, or production of launch vehicles, spacecraft, or satellites.
Proficiency with CAD software such as Creo or CATIA V5.
Customer-focused approach and a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams with diverse skills across large geographic distances.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Translate engineering intent and drawings into functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight by creating manufacturing bills of materials and work instructions.
Identify the tools and equipment required to manufacture flight hardware.
Provide shipside and lineside support on the manufacturing floor.
Generate, manage, and close non-conformance reports (NCRs).
Lead new product introduction by creating manufacturing plan artifacts, including build plans, duration estimates, index plans, and tool lists.

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 tied to individual contributions or company results.