Manufacturing Engineer- Engines Friday-Sunday 5:00 am - 5:30 pm

BLUE ORIGIN•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which provides manufacturing and supply chain support across Blue Origin facilities. The Manufacturing Engineer applies engineering methods to design, develop, and implement manufacturing and production processes for efficient and economical production of aerospace products. The role integrates design requirements into processes and procedures, develops manufacturing methods, tooling, equipment, facilities, and systems, and helps turn raw materials into finished products that meet design and system requirements. It also provides guidance to design engineering on technical specifications and ensures production processes comply with contract specifications and applicable regulations. The engineer will lead the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems, maintain quality throughout production, and optimize production operations and supply-chain logistics. Working with cross-functional teams, the role supports cost reduction, faster production timelines, and improved manufacturing methods, including application of emerging AI technologies. The position is on the Engines manufacturing team in Huntsville, Alabama, which produces BE-4 and BE-3U engines for the New Glenn vehicle. Multiple positions are available; relocation is available and travel is expected up to 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university; other relevant fields may apply.
Manufacturing engineering experience: 3 or more years for Level 2, 5 or more years for Level 3, or 8 or more years for Senior Manufacturing Engineer.
At least 2 years of experience creating English-language work instructions.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the United States as a refugee or granted asylum.
Ability to complete the required Blue Standard Background Check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-rate aerospace or automotive assembly lines.
Experience in one or more of machining, assembly, balancing rotating hardware, non-destructive testing, or precision cleaning.
Experience in fixture design.
Experience in CNC machining, including turning and multi-axis milling.
Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing.
Basic tooling or fixture design and fabrication experience.
Experience with bills of materials and BOM reconciliation.
Strong organizational, project management, and presentation skills, including experience 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.
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.
Design, develop, and implement manufacturing and production processes for aerospace products.
Develop manufacturing methods, tooling, equipment, facilities, systems, and engineering artifacts to produce finished products that meet design and system requirements.
Provide guidance to design engineering on technical specifications suited to equipment and manufacturing techniques.
Ensure production processes and procedures comply with contract specifications and applicable regulations.
Improve manufacturing cost, throughput, and cycle time for engine production.

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
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on scheduled weekly hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Depending on role type and job level, potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or company results