Turbo Machinery Manufacturing Engineer II, III, Sr.

Blue Origin•Huntsville, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Origin is hiring a Turbo Machinery Manufacturing Engineer for its Operations organization in Huntsville, Alabama. The role supports the Engines manufacturing team, whose Huntsville Engine Factory produces BE-4 and BE-3U engines for the New Glenn vehicle. The factory uses machining and fabrication equipment to build and test engines, with a focus on improving cost, throughput, and cycle time. The engineer will lead the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems, maintain production quality, and help optimize operations and supply chain logistics. Working with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams, the role translates engineering requirements into reliable, repeatable manufacturing processes and supports improvements to manufacturing methods and production performance. The position is offered at Level II, III, or Senior, with experience expectations varying by level. The position is in Huntsville, Alabama. Relocation is available. Available schedules are Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., or Friday–Sunday, 5:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.
At least 1 year of experience creating English work instructions.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, refugee, or person granted asylum, in accordance with export control regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-rate aerospace or automotive assembly lines.
Experience with at least one of the following: 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 with bills of materials and BOM reconciliation.
Strong organizational, project management, and presentation skills, including experience with Gantt charts, JIRA, MS Project, Confluence, or similar tools.
Prior manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or automotive.

Responsibilities

Contribute to design for manufacturability, design for assembly, and design for test.
Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes.
Collaborate with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams to support production.
Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, and inspection plans.
Evaluate and implement manufacturing technologies and methods, including 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.
Contribute to continuous improvement in cost, throughput, and cycle time.

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, potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on company policy and other factors.