Manufacturing Engineer – Blue Ring Cable Harness Shop III

Blue Origin•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Harness Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer in Blue Origin Operations, you will support the Blue Ring Cable Harness Shop and translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into operational manufacturing processes for functional cable harness hardware. The role supports the design, manufacturing, and testing of Blue Ring, a spacecraft developed to support missions from medium Earth orbit to the cislunar region. Blue Ring provides delta-V capabilities for maneuvering payloads and offers services including hosting, transportation, refueling, data relay, logistics, and in-space edge computing. You will work hands-on with the manufacturing team, connecting design, test, manufacturing, and operations. The role includes supporting harness fabrication and integration, developing manufacturing work instructions and processes, guiding technicians, investigating discrepancies, and improving product design and producibility through DFMA and FMEA. Work must align with applicable quality and safety standards, including AS9100, ISO 9001, and IPC/WHMA-A-620. This is an A-Shift role, Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM, in Huntsville, Alabama. The position may require shift flexibility and extended hours. Travel is expected up to 20% of the time, and relocation is available.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university; other relevant fields may apply.
Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role. Level mapping: 0–3 years for Level 1, 3+ years for Level 2, 5+ years for Level 3, and 8+ years for Senior Manufacturing Engineer.
At least 1 year of experience creating English-language work instructions.
Availability to work A-Shift, Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM, with flexibility to adjust shifts as needed and willingness to work extended hours if required.

Nice To Haves

IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification (CIS or CIT) or demonstrated working knowledge of IPC-620 workmanship standards for cable and wire harness assemblies.
Experience with automated wire testing equipment such as Cirris, Dynalab, Astronics, or equivalent, including programming, operation, and interpretation of results.
Experience leading, directing, or mentoring technicians in a production or fabrication environment, including real-time troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance or ability to obtain one.
Prior manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or automotive environments.
Manufacturing experience in at least one of the following: avionics, wire harnesses, structures, spacecraft propulsion systems, mechanical systems, thermal protection systems, thermal management systems, or environmental instrumentation for aerospace.
Experience developing spacecraft or other Aerospace, Defense and High Performance (ADHP) hardware.
Understanding of engineering fundamentals for electrical/mechanical design and manufacturing, including working knowledge of GD&T.
Experience identifying tooling needs for production systems, such as crimpers, wire strippers, and test fixtures.
Experience working with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and BOM reconciliation.
Strong organizational, project management, and presentation skills, including experience with Gantt charting, JIRA, MS Project, Confluence, or similar tools.
Proficiency in writing work instructions at a high pace.
Previous experience using Jules and Windchill software.
Excellent computer skills and ability to quickly learn and use various software tools.
Experience with AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS).
Material Review Board (MRB) experience.

Responsibilities

Translate engineering intent, wire harness drawings, schematics, and configurations into functional cable harness hardware.
Support the Cable Harness Shop on the manufacturing floor during fabrication and integration, ensuring compliance with engineering requirements, discrepancy resolution, and acceptance testing.
Serve as a hands-on engineering liaison among design, test, manufacturing, and operations.
Develop work instructions for receiving inspection, wire preparation, termination, fabrication, assembly, integration, continuity/hi-pot/automated wire testing, and refurbishment.
Lead, mentor, and support harness fabrication technicians, providing real-time technical guidance and resolving production issues.
Operate, program, and troubleshoot automated wire testing equipment; evaluate test results and disposition anomalies.
Investigate and disposition discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement preventative and corrective actions.
Create in-build redlines and recommend engineering changes to improve harness design and producibility.
Review engineering drawings and provide final approval for manufacturing.
Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies to improve feedback between design, build, and test.
Drive Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) throughout the harness product life cycle and support continuous improvement in the Cable Harness Shop.
Ensure work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards, including AS9100, ISO 9001, and IPC/WHMA-A-620.

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 based on company discretion.