
Engineer - Manufacturing II
Blue Origin · Space Coast, FL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ 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. In this role, you will translate complex engineering requirements into manufacturable hardware for high-pressure fluid systems, cryogenic propellant management, and ground support equipment.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, GD&T, AS9100, Welding, AutoCAD, CATIA / NX
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
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 7 live postings that list pay, out of 68 manufacturing engineer openings in Florida, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Florida plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 67 other live manufacturing postings in Florida.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $78k–$126k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 56%
- ✓ Root cause 50%
- Tooling 47%
- ✓ New product launch 46%
- Machining 41%
- ✓ Welding 41%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Blue Origin
We found 3 people at this company and state: 2 in this kind of role, 1 leaders. Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. See them ↓
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
Write to Jeremy → (free) - 3
Turn a reply into a short call
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?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Blue Origin in Space Coast
48 other open roles at this site · 3 people we found in manufacturing roles at Blue Origin.
- Manufacturing Engineer III – B Shift - Harness Fabrication · Manufacturing · Senior
- Launch Ops Manufacturing Engineer III · Manufacturing · Senior
- Manufacturing Engineer III (C Shift) · Manufacturing · Senior
- Manufacturing Engineer II - D shift · Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Engineer II/III/Sr - Solar · Manufacturing · Senior
- Manufacturing Engineer II/III/Sr - Composites · Manufacturing · Senior
Engineer - Manufacturing II at Blue Origin in other locations
Blue Origin lists this title in 2 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
Full description from Blue OriginAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
into manufacturable hardware for high-pressure fluid systems, cryogenic propellant management, and ground support equipment. Embodying our Passion for Mission , you will develop specialized fabrication processes, improve quality controls, and implement best practices for welding, joining, and testing of precision fluid systems operating in extreme conditions.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with cryogenic systems
(LOX, LH2, LNG), pressure vessels, or aerospace fluid applications, with a proven track record of bringing critical flight hardware from concept to implementation. With a humble and open-minded approach, you will collaborate across Blue teams, embracing our fail, learn, iterate culture to think big and be bold in delivering reliable fluid systems essential to Blue Origin's mission of building a road to space, with No Gravity Assist – only earned success through engineering excellence.
Responsibilities
- ◆Translate engineering intent and drawings into fully functional cryogenic fluid systems hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight
- ◆Craft manufacturing bill of materials and work instructions for precision cryogenic components and assemblies
- ◆Provide on-floor manufacturing support for cryogenic systems integration
- ◆Conduct design for manufacturability reviews with emphasis on cryogenic performance
requirements
- ✓Support introduction of new cryogenic products by crafting manufacturing plan artifacts including build plans, duration estimates, index plans, and tool lists
- ✓Closely manage quality, build sequence, and schedule of cryogenic hardware throughout the manufacturing process
- ✓Define and support repair and rework activities for cryogenic fluid systems
- ✓Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions
- ✓Develop processes compliant with industry quality systems such as AS9100, with special attention to cryogenic safety protocols
Minimal
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering
- ✓3+ years of direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience in aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle structures, or similar
- ✓Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing of fluid systems, including knowledge of GD&T
- ✓Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- ✓Strong organizational and analytical skills
- ✓Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience with design, development or production of cryogenic fluid systems (LOX, LH2, LNG) Familiarity with cryogenic testing, safety protocols, and quality control
- ✓Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (Creo or CATIA V5) and AutoCAD
- ✓Customer focused with a proven track record to work cooperatively with teams of different skills across large geographic distances
Physical
Requirements
- ✓Support production floor activities
- ✓Climb stairs and work in small areas
- ✓Lift and carry 40 lbs.
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 w
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
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 Profile
Engineer - Manufacturing II
Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer II to lead the fabrication, integration, and optimization of cryogenic fluid systems and related propellant infrastructure for our launch vehicles and test operations. In this role, you will translate complex engineering
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
