Engineer - Manufacturing II
Blue Origin · Grandview, MO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Blue Origin (aerospace & defense) in Grandview, MO. As a refugee or granted asylum.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Root cause, SPC
- Day to day
- about 10% travel
- Openings
- 3 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Missouri: typical posted base $99k–$133k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 31 manufacturing engineer openings in Missouri, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Missouri plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 30 other live manufacturing postings in Missouri.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $89k–$121k, from 11 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 55%
- ✓ New product launch 45%
- ✓ Root cause 42%
- ✓ Tooling 35%
- ✓ Six Sigma 32%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, Green Belt, SPC, ISO 9001, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Blue Origin
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- The posting says about 10% travel. Between which sites?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
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This plant: Blue Origin in Grandview
1 other open role at this site · 3 people we found in manufacturing roles at Blue Origin.
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Full description from Blue OriginAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
for manufacturing operations
- ✓Support new product introductions and technology transfer to production
- ✓Perform manufacturing risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
- ✓Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory
requirements
- ✓Participate in cross-functional teams for Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA), and Root Cause Investigations
- ✓Support production floor operations and provide technical guidance to production teams
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree or higher in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- ✓3+ years' experience with manufacturing processes relevant to aerospace applications
- ✓Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- ✓Proficiency with CAD/CAM software and manufacturing simulation tools
- ✓Experience with process documentation and implementation of manufacturing work instructions
- ✓Familiarity with quality systems and manufacturing standards (AS9100, ISO 9001)
- ✓Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- ✓Experience in aerospace manufacturing environments
- ✓Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- ✓Experience with automation and robotics in manufacturing processes
- ✓Knowledge of additive manufacturing techniques and applications
- ✓Experience with new product introduction and production ramp-up
- ✓Familiarity with regulatory
requirements
for aerospace manufacturing
- ✓Experience with ERP/MES systems and digital manufacturing technologies
- ✓Knowledge of composite materials manufacturing processes
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, wh
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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.
Applies standard engineering techniques to develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace components, equipment, and systems. Responsible for ensuring manufacturing efficiency, quality, and safety while supporting the production of launch vehicles, spacecraft, satellites, and their ground support systems.
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.
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 10% of the time
- •Interviews will include a technical assessment
include but are not limited to
- •Design and implement efficient manufacturing processes and assembly methods
- •Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process specifications, and standard operating procedures
- •Support production planning and scheduling to ensure on-time delivery
- •Perform process capability studies and implement statistical process control methods
- •Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, reduce costs, and increase efficiency
- •Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and drive root cause analysis
- •Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability and design for manufacturing principles
- •Develop tooling and fixture
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, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL