Engineer - Manufacturing Castings - B Shift

## Engineer - Manufacturing Castings - B Shift Apply locations:
Huntsville, ALtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R68723

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance.

This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are a multidisciplinary team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

THIS IS A B-SHIFT POSITION (Mon-Thurs, 3:00pm-1:30pm)
As part of a hardworking team of varied specialists, technicians, and engineers, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Responsible for all process-related aspects of quality of Investment Castings (IC)
* Disposition of non-conformances (NC’s) for rework/repair/scrap
* Continuous improvement and clarification of written instructions for processing of investment castings
* Must understand basic super-alloy heat treatments, chemical processing, and their effect on micro/macrostructures and surface inspection for indications
* Statistically analyze and understand casting-related process data (metallurgical and non-destructive testing) into useful summary reports using Excel/Minitab/JMP type applications.  Interpret data for continuous process improvements to maximize Quality and reduce cost
* Demonstrate dimensional improvements to reduce NC's
* Collaborate with internal and external customers on quality related concerns; develop and present training materials to build quality awareness
* Demonstrate self-motivation and initiative, as well as ability to work in team environments
* Responsible for implementing timely, cost-effective solutions to resolve manufacturing roadblocks
* Execute aggressive timeline schedules for project execution
* For New Product Introduction/Process Changes:  + Work with modelling engineer to develop mold and gating designs for IC parts  + Coordinate with Shell Process Engineer to determine shelling sequence and material choices of slurry and stucco layers appropriate for part alloy and geometry  + Design insulating wrap and pre-cast mold preparation techniques to ensure appropriate solidification and grain structure in resultant cast components  + Determine appropriate mold preheat and metal pouring temperatures to achieve specification compliant castings with regards to porosity, grain structure, and surface integrity
* Other responsibilities as assigned
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role: (0-3 years Level 1 Manufacturing Engineer, 3+ years Level 2 Manufacturing Engineer, 5+ years Level 3 Manufacturing Engineer, 8+ years Sr Manufacturing Engineer)
* Strong verbal and technical writing skills are a must. Written communication skills required for writing CAPEX justifications and vendor communications
* Experience in production environment. Aerospace, space launch, or military or commercial aviation preferred
* Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO
9000 Quality Management System and/or related quality systems and programs
* Strong capability and understanding with proven success of RCCA tools
* Safely work with hazardous systems,…