Manufacturing Engineer - Engines
Blue Origin · Huntsville, AL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Blue Origin (aerospace & defense) in Huntsville, AL. Define, develop, implement, optimize and own rocket engine assembly, integration, and test processes.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, FMEA, GD&T, AS9100, Assembly lines
- Day to day
- about 10% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Alabama: typical posted base $134k–$165k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 44 manufacturing engineer openings in Alabama, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 43 other live manufacturing postings in Alabama.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 66%
- ✓ Root cause 64%
- ✓ FMEA 45%
- Machining 39%
- Welding 39%
- ✓ GD&T 32%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Blue Origin in Huntsville
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Full description from Blue OriginAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
into processes and procedures through research and development of manufacturing methods, tooling and equipment, facilities, and systems to produce a quality product. Leads planning and development of engineering artifacts to enable the turning of raw materials into finished and discrete products that satisfy design/system requirements. Provides guidance to design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. Ensuring that production processes and procedures are in compliance with contract specifications and applicable regulations.
requirements
and align tools to meet company objectives.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university.
- ✓3+ years direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience
- ✓Extensive prior experience in high-rate assembly lines for aerospace and/or automotive is preferred
- ✓Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T.
- ✓Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
- ✓Can demonstrate creating English work instructions for technicians and inspectors
- ✓Ability to develop processes compliant to industry quality systems such as AS9100.
- ✓Must be able to work weekends and have flexibility to move shifts as needed on occasion
- ✓Open to working extended hours when required
- ✓Attention to detail and drive to deliver results
- ✓Passion for rockets, space, the team, and our mission is a must!
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.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
requirements
(if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
- ✓Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes p
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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 hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will apply standard engineering methods to design, develop, and implement new or revised manufacturing & production processes for the efficient/economical production of aerospace products. Responsible for integration of design
Special Mentions
- •Relocation can be provided
- •Travel expected up to 10% of the time
- •Shifts available: A | B | C | D
include but are not limited to
- •Define, develop, implement, optimize and own rocket engine assembly, integration, and test processes.
- •Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware by developing manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing processes: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, integration, and refurbishment.
- •Closely manage build sequence, cost, quality and schedule of hardware on a daily basis throughout the entire manufacturing process.
- •Conduct DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design and build.
- •Perform root cause analysis when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions.
- •Create and maintain BOM’s, routings and work instructions for engine assemblies.
- •Create/modify manufacturing work instructions to disposition Non-conformances quickly.
- •Utilize lean manufacturing methodology for process development and problem solving.
- •Design, procure, install, and qualify custom manufacturing equipment/fixtures.
- •Troubleshoot and operate equipment as required.
- •Travel required for training and other support activities about 10%.
- •Collaborate closely with internal customers (M&P engineers, test technicians, manufacturing engineers, management and design/analysis engineers) to define
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 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