Manufacturing Engineer II, III; B and D Shift

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

We are seeking manufacturing engineers to design, develop and implement new or revised manufacturing and production processes for the efficient and economical production of aerospace products. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, supporting Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality and Mission Assurance across all facilities.

• Multiple positions available
• Shifts:
  
  listed below
  • B | Monday
    - Thursday (2:30 pm–1:00 am)
  • D | Friday
    - Sunday (6:00 pm–6:30 am)

• Translate engineering intent and drawings into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification and flight by crafting manufacturing bill of materials and work instructions.
• Identify tools and equipment required for manufacturing flight hardware.
• Provide shipside/lineside support on the manufacturing floor.
• Generate, manage and close non‑conformance reports (NCR).
• Support introduction of new products by creating manufacturing plan artifacts including build plans, duration estimates, index plans and tool lists.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for safety and efficiency, enhancing overall productivity.
• Drive the transition from development to production, proactively performing troubleshooting and maintenance as needed.

The Manufacturing Engineer plays a pivotal role in advancing the efficiency and reliability of aerospace components through cutting‑edge assembly methods. You will manufacture and assemble hardware on our premier launch vehicle, New Glenn.

• Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle structures, automotive manufacturing or similar (3+ Level II Engineer, 5+ Level III Engineer).
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Aerospace Engineering.
• 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).
• Ability to manage a manufacturing bill of materials (MBOM), author work instructions, and disposition non‑conforming material on the production floor.

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

At Blue Origin we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every desired qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (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 the role requires activity on a military installation.
• Required for certain job profiles:
  Drivers operating commercial motor vehicles meeting specified weight or hazardous materials shipping requirements may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Required for certain job profiles:
  Ability to obtain and maintain a Merchant Mariner Credential, including pre‑employment and random drug testing and a DOT physical.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for bonuses based on company discretion.

Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to a diverse workforce. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see the Blue Origin EEO page.

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans or requiring accommodations to participate in the application process should contact  Please do not include personal medical information in your request.