Manufacturing Engineer II, III, Sr. (All Shifts)

Blue Origin•Hutto, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join its Operations team. This role supports the industrialization of new products and leads the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems, quality controls, and supply-chain logistics for Production and Operations. The engineer will work with cross-functional teams to streamline operations, reduce costs, improve production timelines, and advance manufacturing methods and technologies in support of Blue Origin’s aerospace mission. The position is onsite in Texas, with a temporary remote-work exception approved. Multiple shifts are available; candidates must be able to work second shift and be flexible to move shifts as needed. Relocation is available. Travel of up to 50% to Seattle is required for approximately the first 12 months. Extended hours may be 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.
Prior internship experience in aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle structures, automotive manufacturing, or a similar area.
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing, including GD&T.
Strong written, interpersonal, technical, and software skills, including CAD, issue-tracking software, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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 and be flexible to move shifts as needed.
Must be open to working extended hours if required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-rate aerospace or automotive assembly lines.
Hands-on experience building flight hardware.
Experience with bills of materials and BOM reconciliation.
Prior manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or automotive.
Experience with the design, development, or production of launch vehicles or spacecraft.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices and principles.
Proficiency with CAD software such as Creo or CATIA V5.
Experience with AS9100 quality standards.
Customer-focused approach and a proven ability to work cooperatively with teams of different skills across large geographic distances.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.

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 to accelerate production.
Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, and inspection plans.
Evaluate and implement manufacturing technologies and methods, such as 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.

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.
Up to four weeks of paid time off 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 and company results; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and may change or be canceled.