Sr Manufacturing Engineer

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. It supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single‑configuration, heavy‑lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low‑Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond.

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

• Translating engineering intent and drawings into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight by crafting manufacturing bill of materials and work instructions
• Identifying tools and equipment required for manufacturing flight hardware
• Providing shipside/lineside support on the manufacturing floor
• Non‑conformance report (NCR) generation, management, & closure
• Supporting introduction of new products by crafting manufacturing plan artifacts including build plans, duration estimates, index plans, and tool lists

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering
• 8+ years experience in an engineering capacity, including internships
• Prior internship experience in areas of aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle structures, automotive manufacturing or similar
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing, including knowledge of GD&T
• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, issue tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)

• Hands‑on experience with building flight hardware
• Experience with design, development or production of launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellites
• Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (Creo or CATIA V5)
• Customer focused with a proven track record to work cooperatively with teams of different skills across large geographic distances
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• Required for all positions:
  Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for certain job profiles:
  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for certain job profiles:
  Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,001 lbs. or more, or transport placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including driver qualification files, medical certification, road test, hours of service, drug and alcohol testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training
• Required for certain job profiles:
  Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up…