Lunar Lander Production Manufacturing Engineer (All levels, All shifts)
Blue Origin · Space Coast, FL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Production
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Blue Origin (aerospace & defense) in Space Coast, FL. Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods and tooling to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, FMEA, Tooling
- Day to day
- about 10% travel
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About the role
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Work closely with technicians and flight hardware to safely and efficiently progress shop floor production activities.
- ◆Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions to clearly define manufacturing assembly and installation processes according to released design engineering requirements.
- ◆Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods and tooling to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule.
- ◆Support non-conformance repair and rework activities.
- ◆Perform in-build redlines and recommend engineering changes to improve design producibility.
- ◆Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions.
- ◆Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university.
- ✓Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role: (3+ years Level 2 Manufacturing Engineer, 5+ years Level 3 Manufacturing Engineer, 8+ years Sr Manufacturing Engineer)
- ✓Demonstrated ownership in your area of responsibility.
- ✓Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, automotive or similar.
- ✓Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
- ✓Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization.
- ✓Ability to support scheduled work shift (we may rotate shifts occasionally) and work off-shift (2nd or 3rd shifts), extended hours, and weekends as required.
- ✓Physically able to support production floor activities, climb stairs, work in small areas, and lift and carry 40 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (or other relevant fields) from an accredited university.
- ✓Experience identifying tooling needs for production system.
- ✓Proficient in writing work instructions at a high pace.
- ✓Previous experience using Jules, Windchill, and Creo software.
- ✓Excellent computer skills with the ability to quickly learn and use various software tools to perform data analytics to understand and improve manufacturing operations.
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 looking for qualified and motivated individuals to join the team of strong Manufacturing Engineers supporting the Blue Origin Lunar Permanence business unit and the development and production of Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon Lunar Lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. The focus of this Manufacturing Engineering role is to lead and support the shop floor manufacturing execution of the Blue Moon Mark 1 (MK1) Lunar Lander. This role includes supporting build execution, translating engineering definition into manufacturing work instructions, managing manufacturing bills of material, and processing build non-conformances.
Position Specific Details
- •Shifts Available: A Shift: Monday – Thursday (5:00am - 3:30pm) | B Shift: Monday – Thursday (3:00pm - 1:30am) | C Shift: Friday – Sunday (5:00am - 5:30pm) | D Shift: Friday – Sunday (5:00pm - 5:30am)
- •Location: Space Coast, FL
- •Relocation: Available
- •Potential Travel: Up to 10% for training and related activities (where applicable)
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