Manufacturing Engineer II - Rocket Engines Valves; Weekend Shift

Position: Manufacturing Engineer II - Rocket Engines Valves (Weekend 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.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for developing rocket engine manufacturing processes. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight. Throughout the manufacturing process, you will also identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequence and schedules.

As an integral member of the team, you will conduct DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test and accelerate the pace of rocket engine development.

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!

Special Mentions:

Relocation provided

Travel expected up to 10% of the time Shift available:
Friday-Sunday (weekend)
Must be physically able to:

Support production floor activities.

Lift and carry 40 lbs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, integration, and refurbishment

Closely manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process

Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing

Develop process control measures and evaluation through statistical analysis

Define and support repair and rework activities

Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing tooling and equipment

Collaborate with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware and equipment is manufactured, processed, packaged, and delivered properly, on time, and on budget

Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions

Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware throughout the build and test process

Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process

Minimum Qualifications BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university

Minimum 3+ years direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience

Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design, manufacturing, and testing

Hands on experience in hardware manufacturing (i.e. tight tolerance assembly, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, and castings, forgings, additively manufactured components, welding, machining, cleaning, non-destructive testing methods, Manufacturing Execution Systems/Software)
Proven experience and successful track record of completing manufacturing projects

Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications MS Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university

Experience with design, manufacturing, and testing of cryogenic fluid systems and/ or valve mechanisms

Experience with design and manufacturing of tooling and GSEExcellent computer skills with the ability to quickly learn and use various software tools as…