Sr - Composites

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join its Operations team and lead the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems, maintain stringent production quality, and optimize production and supply-chain processes. The role works with cross-functional teams to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve production timelines while contributing to manufacturing methods and technologies for aerospace products. The position supports industrialization of products including solar arrays, avionics, structures, and integration and test. It translates engineering requirements into repeatable processes and supports design for manufacturability, assembly, and test. The engineer develops manufacturing documentation, evaluates manufacturing technologies, supports non-conformance investigations and corrective actions, and participates in risk assessments and validation of production lines and equipment. The role is part of Lunar Mission Operations, which supports the development, assembly, testing, and preparation of the Transporter vehicle for lunar missions. The position is based in Space Coast, Florida, on a stated first-shift schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the posting also requires ability to work second shift and flexibility to move shifts as needed. Travel may be up to 10% for training and support activities. Relocation is available.

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, move shifts as needed, and work 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.
Aerospace or other high-reliability manufacturing engineering experience, particularly in composite structure manufacturing, hand layup, composite layup tooling and mandrel design, composite manufacturing quality control, and composite repair.
Proficiency with CAD and FEA-based analysis software; 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, CNC machining, manual mills and lathes, welding, sheet metal, lifting/rigging, inspection, and assembly.
Hands-on experience assembling and integrating aerospace vehicles and subsystems, especially mechanisms, tubing, harnesses, and structural systems.
Experience designing, building, and commissioning tooling and fixtures for manufacturing, assembly, or testing of mechanism components.
Familiarity with advanced metrology such as CMM and laser scanning, manufacturing automation, and digital work instructions.
Proficiency with PLM/PDM/MRP systems, including Windchill and Teamcenter.
Experience with Bills of Materials (BOMs) 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 (IPTs) and assist with Interface Control Models (ICMs).
Hands-on experience in cleanroom environments; ISO 8 is preferred.
Prior involvement in New Product Introduction (NPI) 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 emphasizing collaboration and customer satisfaction.
Commitment to mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication.

Responsibilities

Support 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 efficiency and cost-reduction opportunities.
Develop expertise in at least one specialty area, such as solar arrays, integration and test, build flow/sequencing, avionics, or structures.
Support the development, assembly, testing, and preparation of the Transporter vehicle for lunar missions through collaboration with engineering, quality assurance, and logistics teams.

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
Potential benefits and bonuses depending on role type and job level; eligibility and amounts are not guaranteed