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Manufacturing Engineer II - C shift

Blue Origin · Space Coast, FL

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Blue Origin (aerospace & defense) in Space Coast, FL. As a refugee or granted asylum.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required
Tools it names
GD&T, CATIA / NX
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Florida: typical posted base $78k–$126k.

Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 60 manufacturing engineer openings in Florida, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 59 other live manufacturing postings in Florida.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $78k–$126k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Lean 47%
  • ✓ New product launch 45%
  • Root cause 43%
  • Tooling 42%
  • Welding 38%
  • Machining 37%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Qualifications

  • ✓Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
  • ✓2+ Years of engineering experience, not including internships.
  • ✓Prior internship experience in areas of aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle structures, automotive manufacturing or similar.
  • ✓Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing, including knowledge of GD&T.
  • ✓Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.
  • ✓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
  • ✓Experience with design, development or production of launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellites.
  • ✓Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (Creo or CATIA V5)
  • ✓Customer focused with a proven track record to work cooperatively with teams of different skills across large geographic distances.
  • ✓Strong organizational and analytical skills

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

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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.

Manufacturing Engineer II (C-Shift)

Job Profile

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security, and 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 technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

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.

include but are not limited to

  • •Translating engineering intent and drawings into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight by crafting manufacturing bill of materials and work instructions
  • •Identifying tools and equipment required for manufacturing flight hardware
  • •Providing shipside/lineside support on the manufacturing floor
  • •Non-conformance report (NCR) generation, management, & closure
  • •Supporting introduction of new products by crafting manufacturing plan artifacts including build plans, duration estimates, index plans, and tool lists​
  • •Fri – Sun 6am-6:30pm

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, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL

Benefits

  • •Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
  • •Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • •Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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.

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