Turbo Machinery Manufacturing Engineer II, III, Sr.

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, AL

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a Turbo Machinery Manufacturing Engineer at the II, III, or Senior level for its Operations organization in Huntsville, Alabama. The role supports manufacturing systems for engine production, leading the design and implementation of efficient processes, maintaining stringent production quality, and improving supply chain logistics. The engineer will work with cross-functional teams to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve production timelines using manufacturing technologies and methods.

The position supports the Engines manufacturing team and the Huntsville Engine Factory, which produces BE-4 and BE-3U engines for the New Glenn vehicle. The factory uses machining and advanced fabrication equipment to build and test engines. The team focuses on improving cost, increasing throughput, and reducing cycle time. Relocation is available.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or lawfully admitted refugees or people granted asylum. A standard background check is required. Additional checks may apply to certain job profiles, including roles involving military installations, commercial motor vehicles, hazardous materials, or Merchant Mariner Credentials.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, or another relevant field, from an accredited university.
• Manufacturing engineering experience: 3 or more years for Level II, 5 or more years for Level III, or 8 or more years for Senior Manufacturing Engineer.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high-rate aerospace and/or automotive assembly lines.
• Experience with at least one of the following manufacturing processes: machining, assembly, balancing rotating hardware, non-destructive testing, or precision cleaning.
• Understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing fundamentals, including working knowledge of GD&T.
• Basic tooling or fixture design and fabrication experience.
• Experience working with bills of materials and BOM reconciliation.
• Strong organizational, project management, and presentation skills; experience with Gantt charting, JIRA tickets, MS Project, Confluence, or similar tools.
• Prior manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or automotive.

Responsibilities

• 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, such as precision machining, welding, brazing, 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.
• Apply emerging AI technologies and traditional manufacturing engineering tools to optimize processes, reduce cycle times, and improve first-time quality.
• Continuously improve cost, increase throughput, and reduce cycle time in engine manufacturing.

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
• 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 tied to individual contributions or company results; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level