Manufacturing Engineer – Blue Ring Cable Harness Shop III

BLUE ORIGIN•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, supporting Blue National Security and the development of Blue Ring satellite systems. Blue Ring is a spacecraft designed to support missions from medium Earth orbit to the cislunar region, with high delta-V capabilities and services such as hosting, transportation, refueling, data relay, logistics, and in-space edge computing. As a Harness Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer, you will translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into operational processes that produce functional cable harness hardware at scale. You will support harness fabrication and integration, develop manufacturing instructions and processes, and qualify new fabrication technologies. The role leads design-for-manufacturability efforts and strengthens the feedback loop between design, build, and test to improve product development. This is a hands-on position on the manufacturing floor, working across design, test, manufacturing, and operations. The position is based in Huntsville, Alabama, on A-Shift, Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Relocation is available, and travel is expected up to 20% of the time. The position requires flexibility to adjust shifts and willingness to work extended hours if required.

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 stated as 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 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with flexibility to adjust shifts and willingness to work extended hours if required.
Must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Required Blue Origin Standard Background Check; a DBIDS background check applies if the role requires access to a military installation.

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 interpreting results.
Experience leading, directing, or mentoring technicians in production or fabrication, 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 avionics, wire harnesses, structures, spacecraft propulsion systems, mechanical systems, thermal protection systems, thermal management systems, or aerospace environmental instrumentation.
Experience developing spacecraft or other Aerospace, Defense and High Performance (ADHP) hardware.
Understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering fundamentals for design and manufacturing, including working knowledge of GD&T.
Experience identifying production tooling needs, such as crimpers, wire strippers, and test fixtures.
Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) and BOM reconciliation.
Strong organizational, project management, and presentation skills, including experience with Gantt charting, JIRA, MS Project, Confluence, or similar tools.
Proficiency writing work instructions at a high pace.
Previous experience using Jules and Windchill software.
Excellent computer skills and ability to learn and use various software tools.
Experience with an 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 harness fabrication and integration on the manufacturing floor, ensuring compliance with engineering requirements and supporting discrepancy resolution and acceptance testing.
Serve as a hands-on liaison among design, test, manufacturing, and operations.
Develop work instructions covering receiving inspection, wire preparation, termination, fabrication, assembly, integration, continuity, hi-pot and 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 discrepancy 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 the design, build, and test feedback loop.
Drive Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) across the harness product life cycle and continuous improvement in the Cable Harness Shop.
Ensure work complies with applicable quality and safety standards, including AS9100, ISO 9001, and IPC/WHMA-A-620.

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 company results; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.