Sr - Mechanisms (Multiple Shifts)

Blue Origin•Space Coast, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Origin is hiring Manufacturing Engineers at multiple levels to support Operations in Space Coast, Florida. The role supports the industrialization of new products and the development of efficient, repeatable manufacturing systems for spaceflight hardware. Engineers work with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams to improve manufacturing methods, product quality, reliability, cost, and production timelines. Areas of work may include solar arrays, integration and test, build flow and sequencing, avionics, structures, and mechanisms. The position contributes to design for manufacturability, assembly, and test; translates engineering requirements into manufacturing processes; creates production documentation; and supports new technologies, process validation, non-conformance resolution, and continuous improvement. Work must comply with applicable quality and safety standards. The team supports Lunar Mission Operations and the development, assembly, test, and preparation of the Transporter vehicle for lunar missions. Multiple positions are available in Space Coast, Florida. Relocation assistance is available, and travel may be up to 10% for training and other support activities. The employee must be able to work second shift, move between shifts as needed, and work extended hours if required.

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, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Must be able to work second shift and be flexible to move shifts as needed.
Must be open to working 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 another high-reliability industry, particularly in mechanisms, custom machine design, and complex mechanical assemblies.
Experience with mechanisms and custom machine design involving motors, actuators, linear rails, pneumatics, hydraulics, and bearings.
Proficiency with CAD and FEA-based analysis software; Creo and ANSYS Workbench are preferred, with FEMAP, NASTRAN, NX Advanced Simulation, and ProE Simulate/Mechanica also noted.
Ability to perform detailed hand calculations, create freebody diagrams, and conduct complex FEM or structural analysis.
Strong DFM and DFA expertise, including transition from development design to production.
Working knowledge of mechanical design and manufacturing fundamentals, including GD&T, tolerance and stack-up analysis, FMEA, CNC machining, manual mills and lathes, welding, sheet metal, lifting and rigging, inspection, and assembly.
Hands-on experience assembling and integrating aerospace vehicles and subsystems, especially mechanisms, tubing, harnesses, tanks, and fluid systems.
Experience designing, building, and commissioning tooling and fixtures for manufacturing, assembly, or testing of mechanism components.
Familiarity with advanced metrology, including CMM and laser scanning, and with manufacturing automation and digital work instructions.
Proficiency with PLM, PDM, or MRP systems, including Windchill and Teamcenter.
Experience with Bills of Materials and BOM reconciliation for complex mechanical assemblies.
Familiarity with mechanism and structural industry standards such as ASME BTH-1, ACI 318, JSC-65289, and NASA SP-8077.
Ability to support requirements generation in Integrated Product Teams and assist with Interface Control Models.
Hands-on experience in cleanroom environments; ISO 8 is preferred.
Prior involvement in New Product Introduction or transition to production.
Working knowledge of project management methodologies.
Ability to mentor and provide technical leadership to engineers and technicians.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and customer satisfaction.
Commitment to mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication.

Responsibilities

Support industrialization of new products, including 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 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 a specialty area such as solar arrays, integration and test, build flow and sequencing, avionics, or structures.
Support development, assembly, testing, and preparation of the Transporter vehicle for lunar missions.

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 or other factors.