Manufacturing Engineer – Business Process Management

Blue Origin•Space Coast, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Business Process Management to join the New Glenn Manufacturing Engineering team within Blue Origin Operations. The role leads initiatives to standardize Manufacturing Engineering (ME) workflows, automate and improve processes, promote adoption of enterprise digital tools, eliminate recurring and non-value-added tasks, and establish a robust knowledge-management ecosystem. The position supports high-quality, repeatable manufacturing at scale by improving engineering productivity, reducing cycle time, and enabling data-driven execution. The engineer will develop standardized ME processes and documentation, support integration and adoption of enterprise platforms, and create operating rhythms, dashboards, and performance metrics. The role also leads development of the New Glenn Manufacturing Engineering Handbook and collaborates with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to support production and manufacturing readiness. The position is based in Space Coast, Florida, on a first shift, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; relocation is available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, including ownership of process standardization, documentation, or workflow improvement initiatives.
At least 2 years of hands-on experience developing standardized processes, templates, or automation solutions in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) tools.
Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies, drive process improvements, and lead change across cross-functional teams.
Strong technical project management skills and ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously.
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.
Successful completion of Blue Origin's standard background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing automated workflows, templates, and standardized systems or processes within a PLM/MES environment.
Strong communication skills, including presenting technical information and driving alignment with leadership and cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, root-cause/corrective-action, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with AI/ML technologies, data analytics tools, or digital manufacturing platforms.
Experience building knowledge management systems, wikis, or technical handbooks.
Direct experience in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously improve standardized Manufacturing Engineering processes, documentation templates, and best practices.
Improve work order quality and consistency by enforcing standard procedures and providing structured guidance on standard notes, drawing requirements, and process specifications.
Increase visibility and traceability of Manufacturing Engineering actions.
Standardize and improve mBOM management within MRP systems.
Identify, evaluate, and integrate new digital and automation tools into daily Manufacturing Engineering operations.
Serve as a subject matter expert and trainer for enterprise platforms, including Creo Illustrate.
Accelerate adoption of AI-driven solutions for work order generation and advanced data visualization to support data-driven decisions.
Advocate for and drive tool usability improvements that support standardization and efficiency.
Identify, automate, and streamline recurring, manual, and non-value-added Manufacturing Engineering tasks using digital tools, scripts, and best practices.
Reduce operational overhead and enable engineers to focus on high-value strategic activities.
Track and report time savings and capacity gains resulting from task optimization.
Lead development of the New Glenn Manufacturing Engineering Handbook.
Develop and curate an accessible Manufacturing Engineering knowledge ecosystem, including onboarding materials, training resources, and step-by-step guides for high-impact processes.
Promote knowledge sharing through standardized wikis, knowledge bases, and repositories for standard notes, drawings, reference documents, and checklists.
Build Manufacturing Engineering operating rhythms, dashboards, and KPIs to provide visibility into standardization, automation adoption, and continuous improvement.
Lead cross-functional initiatives with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to drive process excellence.
Support Production and Manufacturing Readiness by ensuring standardized documentation and processes enable rapid, repeatable execution.

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
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year, based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Some employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses depending on role type and job level; bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and may change or be canceled.