Senior Mechanisms Manufacturing Engineer - Lunar

We are seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Engineer to join our Operations team at Blue Origin. The ideal candidate will be results-driven, skilled in resource management, and committed to high-quality standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance production timelines. Leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies, you will contribute to improving manufacturing techniques, ensuring Blue Origin’s continued innovation and excellence in aerospace engineering.

Location:

Space Coast, FL
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* Key Responsibilities:

** Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes that support Blue Origin’s mission.  Identify and complete opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction, optimizing our ability to achieve our mission at scale.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role 3+ years of experience creating English work instructions  
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* Preferred Qualifications:

** Familiarity with quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001). Manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or other high-reliability industries, with primary expertise in mechanisms, custom machine design (motors, actuators, linear rails, pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings), and complex mechanical assemblies.

Proficient in CAD and FEA-based analysis software for mechanisms and structural applications (Creo and ANSYS Workbench preferred; experience with FEMAP, NASTRAN, NX Advanced Simulation, ProE Simulate/Mechanica).Demonstrated ability to perform detailed hand calculations, freebody diagram creation, and complex FEM/structural analysis.

Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing, including GD&T, tolerance/stack-up analysis, FMEA, and common manufacturing processes (CNC machining, manual mills/lathes, welding, sheet metal, lifting/rigging, inspection, assembly).
* 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), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including:
Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), 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
* Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
* Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
* Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there.

At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.
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