Engines Manufacturing Engineer - Thruster & Valves Verified today
About the Role
This position is part of Blue Origin Operations, supporting integrated supply chain, test operations, safety, quality, and mission assurance across all facilities. Multiple positions are available.
Shift Options
- A Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm
- B Shift: Monday to Thursday, 3:00pm to 1:30am
- C Shift: Friday to Sunday, 5:00am to 5:30pm
- D Shift: Friday to Sunday, 5:00pm to 5:30am
Your Responsibilities
- Own manufacturing work instructions for hardware processes: inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, and integration
- Manage build sequence, cost, quality, and schedule across manufacturing lifecycle
- Review drawings, approve manufacturing processes, and make go/no-go decisions
- Build process controls and statistical analysis frameworks
- Design, procure, install custom manufacturing equipment and fixtures
- Execute capacity analysis and root cause investigations; deploy fixes
- Create BOMs, routings, and work instructions for fabrication, assembly, and testing
- Drive DFMA and DFX principles into design processes
- Generate, manage, and close non-conformances rapidly
- Lead test procedures and operate automated test equipment
- Troubleshoot anomalies in real-time and develop recovery plans
- Analyze and archive test data; generate verification artifacts
Minimum Qualifications
- 3 or more years manufacturing engineering experience (Level 2 Manufacturing Engineer: 3+ years; Level 3: 5+ years; Senior: 8+ years)
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university (other relevant fields may apply)
- Engineering fundamentals in mechanical design and manufacturing
- Lean manufacturing methodology experience
- Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, and specifications to develop written work instructions and test procedures
- Effective communication across all organisational levels
- Hands-on hardware manufacturing experience: machining, welding, assembly, NDT, leak testing, MES
- Track record of completing manufacturing projects: DFMA, cycle time reduction, mistake-proofing
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic team environments supporting constantly evolving design iterations
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in aerospace or high-reliability valve and thruster design and production
- Demonstrated history in design and manufacture of aerospace or high-reliability valves
- 5 or more years dedicated experience in mechanical engineering roles with practical machining or assembly involvement
- CAD expertise (Creo, NX, etc.) in designing valve components or assemblies
- Strong track record of effective collaboration in cross-functional and cross-regional teams
- Advanced skills in special machining processes critical to valve production, such as CNC or micro-machining
- Experience with testing protocols specific to aerospace valves, including high-pressure, cryogenic, and environmental testing
Employment Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background check required for all positions. Additional checks may apply depending on role requirements and site access.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for regular employees (20+ hours/week)
- Paid time off: up to four weeks per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Performance bonuses may apply (subject to company discretion)