Mechanical Test Engineer - M&P Labs - Rocket Park; level II

Overview

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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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

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. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

The M&P Lab Engineering team develops laboratory standard operating procedures and On-the-job-training (OJT's); partners closely with Process Engineering to develop in-process verification test processes; executes standard materials testing; partners closely with Operations Engineering to rapidly resolve Operations issues and support non-standard testing; and partners closely with other M&P Engineering teams and Program stakeholders.

• Define and drive mechanical testing requirements to support Operations, R&D, and Production Non-Conformances; perform post-testing engineering evaluation; and perform hands on testing of composite and metallic materials
• Review, troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct laboratory nonconformances by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance. Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurrence control
• Develop new processes for mechanical testing. Support technician team with developing test instructions.
• Provide material test consulting for M&P and Production Teams
• Develop and establish On Job Training requirements for mechanical testing processes.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency
• Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision

• B.S. in Materials Engineering, or related field.
• 0-5 years of experience in laboratory environment, preferably in support of manufacturing
• Working knowledge of mechanical testing and load frames (MTS and Instron)
• Proficient in CAD software (Catia, AutoCAD etc)
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
• Proven experience with laboratory evaluation techniques
• Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities
• Working knowledge of ASTM standards for mechanical and thermal characterization methods
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated ability to drive project and task execution to meet or beat scheduled need dates
• Extremely customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills
• A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing
• Work off-shift, extended hours overtime, and weekends if/when necessary
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight
• Ability to handle multiple decisions based on workload dispersion, program priorities and management and customer decisions

• Master's degree in Material Engineering, or related field
• Understanding of quality assurance and familiarity with the requirements of ISO 17025 and NADCAP accreditation and maintenance.
• Fluency in the operation and interpretation of thermal and rheologt testing (Thermogravimetric Analyzer, Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Rheometer, Viscometer, etc.)
• Deep understanding of non-destructive testing methods
• Experience with aerospace production programs and/or test labs

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.

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