Sr - Solar

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join its Operations team. The role leads the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems, supports quality control throughout production, and optimizes supply-chain logistics for Production/Operations. The engineer works with cross-functional teams to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve production timelines using advanced manufacturing technologies and methods. The position supports industrialization of products including solar arrays, integration and test, avionics, and structures. It translates engineering requirements into repeatable manufacturing processes and contributes to design for manufacturability, assembly, and test. The engineer develops manufacturing documentation, supports analysis and resolution of non-conformances, participates in risk and process reviews, and helps validate production lines and equipment. The role is based in Space Coast, Florida, on Shift A, Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Relocation is available, with potential travel up to 10% for training and other support activities. The role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which supports manufacturing and supply chain across Blue Origin facilities. Its team focus is Lunar Mission Operations and the Transporter vehicle, including development, assembly, testing, and preparation for a lunar journey in coordination with engineering, quality assurance, and logistics teams.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, or another relevant field, from an accredited university.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role.
At least 1 year of experience creating English work instructions.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Must be able to work second shift, have flexibility to move shifts as needed, and be open to extended hours if required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support the industrialization of new products in areas such as solar arrays, integration and test, avionics, and structures.
Contribute to design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and design for test (DFT).
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 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.
Identify and complete opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction.
Develop expertise in a key specialty area such as solar arrays, integration and test, build flow/sequencing, avionics, or structures.

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 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 individual contributions, company results, or other factors at the company’s discretion; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.