Sr - Solar

Blue Origin•Space Coast, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join its Operations team and support the industrialization and production of spaceflight systems. The role focuses on designing and implementing efficient manufacturing systems, maintaining stringent quality controls, optimizing production operations and supply-chain logistics, and collaborating across teams to improve costs and timelines. The engineer will support products and work in specialty areas such as solar arrays, integration and test, avionics, structures, and build flow. The position is part of Lunar Mission Operations, which supports development, assembly, testing, and preparation of the Transporter vehicle for lunar missions. The role is based in Space Coast, Florida, with relocation available and potential travel of up to 10% for training and other support. The listed schedule is Shift A, Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; the qualifications also require ability to work second shift and flexibility to move shifts as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, or another relevant field, from an accredited university.
Manufacturing, industrial, or process 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 1 year of experience creating English work instructions.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Ability to work second shift and flexibility to move shifts as needed.
Willingness to work extended hours if required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification.
Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality and safety standards.
Manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or another high-reliability industry.
Expertise in assembly of photovoltaic solar panels for space applications, electronics assembly and test, component termination and soldering, harness assembly and installation, composite structure assembly, or adhesive bonding processes.
Proficiency with CAD and FEA-based analysis software for mechanisms and structural applications; Creo and ANSYS Workbench preferred, with FEMAP, NASTRAN, NX Advanced Simulation, or ProE Simulate/Mechanica experience also relevant.
Ability to perform detailed hand calculations, create freebody diagrams, and conduct complex FEM or structural analysis.
Expertise in design for manufacturability and design for assembly, including transition from development design to production.
Working knowledge of mechanical design and manufacturing fundamentals, including GD&T, tolerance/stack-up analysis, FMEA, CNC machining, manual mills and lathes, welding, sheet metal, lifting and rigging, inspection, and assembly.

Responsibilities

Support industrialization of new products, including solar arrays, integration and test, avionics, and structures.
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 composites, precision machining, additive manufacturing, and advanced assembly.
Support root-cause analysis of process or product non-conformances 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.
Identify and complete efficiency and cost-reduction opportunities.
Develop expertise in at least one specialty area, such as solar arrays, integration and test, build flow/sequencing, avionics, or structures.

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, potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or other factors; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.