Manufacturing Engineer II

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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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a hardworking team with a diverse background, you will support the research and development efforts of new and emerging manufacturing technologies in our Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Lab.In this hands-on role you will work directly with members of the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing team, translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight. Throughout the manufacturing process, you will also identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequence and schedules. As an integral member of the team, you will conduct PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test and accelerate the pace of manufacturing systems development.

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, if eligible
• fast-paced Research & Development environment

Responsibilities Include but aren't limited to:

• Participate in the entire design, manufacturing and test cycle of rapid prototypes, mechanical components and subsystems, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, development testing and qualification for a wide range of development hardware.
• Select raw materials and manufacturing processes.
• Plan and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure products are produced efficiently, cost-effectively, and with high quality standards.
• Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements in quality control.
• Analyze production processes, schedules, methods and other data and then provide reports containing the data and statistics to enable better understand of future requirements needed for the manufacturing process.
• Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair services and make sure that manufacturer's procedures and instructions are followed to keep equipment operational.
• Implement new technologies.
• Collaborate with other engineers to maintain quality control and meet production targets.

MinimumQualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, system engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience.
• Skilled in engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing.
• Knowledgeable in hardware manufacturing (i.e. additively manufactured components, welding, machining, cleaning, non-destructive testing methods, tight tolerance assembly, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, and Manufacturing Execution Systems/Software).
• Understanding of fundamentals for developing/starting new manufacturing processes.
• 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 earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• 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:

• Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10.
• Experience in tooling design and development in a manufacturing environment.
• Material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware.
• Experience with developing, writing and updating test procedures.
• Experience with optimization and DOE methods as applied to design, analysis, and testing.

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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

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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.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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