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Engines Manufacturing Engineer - Thruster & Valves

Blue Origin · Huntsville, AL

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
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 custom manufacturing equipment and fixtures.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Root cause, CNC, Machining, Welding, Tooling

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About the role

Qualifications

  • ✓Embody the builder, doer, and owner mentality to revolutionize valve manufacturing
  • ✓Experience in a manufacturing engineering role: 3+ years Level 2 Manufacturing Engineer, 5+ years Level 3 Manufacturing Engineer, 8+ years Sr Manufacturing Engineer)
  • ✓3+ years 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
  • ✓Engineering fundamentals in mechanical design and manufacturing
  • ✓Lean manufacturing methodology experience
  • ✓Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications to develop written work instructions and test procedures
  • ✓Communicates effectively across organization levels
  • ✓Hands-on hardware manufacturing experience (machining, welding, assembly, NDT, leak testing, MES)
  • ✓Track record of completing manufacturing projects (DFMA, cycle time reduction, mistake-proofing)

Preferred Qualifications

  • ✓Experience in aerospace or high-reliability valve and thrusters design and production.
  • ✓Demonstrated history in the design and manufacture of aerospace or high-reliability valves.
  • ✓5+ years of dedicated experience in mechanical engineering roles with practical machining or assembly involvement.
  • ✓CAD expertise (Creo, NX, etc.) in designing valve components or assemblies.
  • ✓Strong track record of effective collaboration in cross-functional and cross-regional teams.
  • ✓Advanced skills in special machining processes critical to valve production, such as CNC or micro-machining.
  • ✓Experience with testing protocols specific to aerospace valves, including high-pressure, cryogenic, and environmental testing.

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 pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT
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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.

Job Description

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. We are looking for someone to apply their startup mindset, technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Position Specific Details

  • •Multiple positions available
  • •Shifts : A Shift, Monday - Friday (7:00am - 3:30pm) B | Mon-Thu (3pm-1:30am), C | Fri-Sun (5am-5:30pm), D | Fri-Sun (5pm - 5:30am)
  • •Location: Huntsville, AL

include but are not limited to

  • •Own manufacturing work instructions for hardware processes: inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, and integration
  • •Manage build sequence, cost, quality, and schedule across manufacturing lifecycle
  • •Review drawings, approve manufacturing processes, make go/no-go decisions
  • •Build process controls and statistical analysis frameworks
  • •Design, procure, install custom manufacturing equipment and fixtures
  • •Execute capacity analysis and root cause investigations; deploy fixes
  • •Create BOMs, routings, work instructions for fabrication, assembly, and testing
  • •Drive DFMA and DFX principles into design processes
  • •Generate, manage, close NCs rapidly
  • •Lead test procedures, operate automated test equipment
  • •Troubleshoot anomalies real-time, develop recovery plans
  • •Analyze and archive test data, generate verification artifacts

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

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