Manufacturing Engineer Level III - Shepard; Night shift

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.

Be part of something extraordinary. At our advanced manufacturing facility in Kent, WA, we are building the future of spaceflight. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production of reusable, human-rated spacecraft systems that support our mission:
Launch. Land. Repeat. Our New Shepard program is central to advancing the development of next‑generation vehicles like New Glenn, Orbital Reef, and beyond. As we pave the way to accessible space travel, we're growing our team with driven, collaborative engineers ready to solve complex problems and contribute to making space available to everyone—for the benefit of Earth. As a key member of the manufacturing engineering team, you'll serve as the technical link between design engineering and production.

You'll support the full manufacturing lifecycle—from design reviews to hands‑on troubleshooting on the shop floor.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Shifts available:
  • Monday
    - Friday (Nights)

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct, on-the-ground support to production in a fast-paced, highly technical manufacturing environment
• Lead assembly, installation, and testing efforts, ensuring compliance with all engineering and quality requirements
• Act as a cross-functional liaison between design, test, manufacturing, and operations teams
• Own the investigation and disposition of non-conforming parts and assemblies using detailed work instructions
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions (RCCA) to eliminate recurring issues
• Participate in gated design and operational reviews; prepare and evaluate technical deliverables
• Contribute to design-for-manufacturability (DFM) discussions and provide feedback during engineering design reviews
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to reduce nonconformances and improve manufacturability

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in manufacturing or systems integration
• Experience working with complex structural assemblies, including alignment, tolerance stack-ups, torquing, and fastening
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and disposition non-conforming hardware (NC)
• Working knowledge of structural materials, fasteners, bonding techniques, and surface treatments
• Experienced in breaking down intricate engineering schematics into streamlined, process-driven work instructions for efficient execution.
• Proficient in standard engineering software tools and capable of learning new systems quickly
• Strong attention to detail, a hands-on mindset, and ownership of quality at every stage of production
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities in a dynamic production environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Creo/ProE preferred)
• Experience with hand calculations, CFD, and Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS preferred)
• Familiarity with test instrumentation and data acquisition systems
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
• Hands-on experience machining, assembling, or maintaining pressurized/mechanical systems

Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $-$

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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.

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Background Check

• 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…