
Manufacturing Engineer II - Thrusters Assembly
Blue Origin · Huntsville, AL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Travel
- 20%
- 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. Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, CNC, Machining, Welding, Casting
- Day to day
- about 20% travel
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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About the role
Qualifications
- ✓3+ years of direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience
- ✓Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university.
- ✓Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment supporting constantly evolving design iterations
- ✓Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing
- ✓Familiarity with lean systems and methodologies
- ✓Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
- ✓Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization
- ✓Exceptional organizational, analytical, and project management skills, particularly in regards to attention to detail
- ✓Hands on experience in hardware manufacturing (i.e. castings, forgings, additively manufactured components, welding, machining, cleaning, non-destructive testing methods, tight tolerance assembly, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, and Manufacturing Execution Systems/Software)
- ✓Record of completing manufacturing projects including but not limited to: design for manufacturability, cycle time reduction, and mistake proofing systems
- ✓Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- ✓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
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Hands on experience with building flight hardware
- ✓3+ year experience in an engineering capacity, including internships
- ✓Experience with design, development or production of launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellites.
- ✓Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (Creo, NX, or CATIA V5)
- ✓Customer focused with a proven track record to work cooperatively with teams across large geographic distances.
- ✓Strong organizational and analytical skills
- ✓Proficiency with fabrication special processes (machining, grinding, forging, casting, welding, forming, rolling, etc)
- ✓Experience with hard and exotic metals
- ✓Experience with CNC programming
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.
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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.
Blue Origin is quickly standing up a new space thruster manufacturing line in Huntsville, AL. These thrusters will be critical to controlling space craft on orbit and during moon landings. As part of a hardworking team of engineers you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing thrusters hardware. You will ultimately help our team to identify, develop, and deploy methods to both improve fabrication quality and optimize throughput.
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 20% of the time
- •Shifts available: Day shift, Monday-Friday
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 equipment
- •Interface 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 capacity analysis for manufacturing equipment and processes
- •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
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
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