Lunar Lander Production Manufacturing Engineer (All levels, All shifts) Verified today

Blue Origin · Space Coast, FL · Space Systems · first seen 2026-09-03

About the Role

Blue Origin Operations is seeking Manufacturing Engineers to support the Blue Moon Lunar Permanence business unit and production of the Blue Moon Mark 1 (MK1) Lunar Lander. You will lead shop floor manufacturing execution, translating engineering requirements into actionable work instructions, managing manufacturing bills of material, and processing build non-conformances.

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 assembly and installation processes according to released design 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 for non-conformances and escapes, then deploy corrective actions
  • Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies to strengthen feedback between design, build, and test

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (or other relevant fields) from an accredited university
  • Manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering experience: 3+ years (Level 2), 5+ years (Level 3), or 8+ years (Senior level)
  • Demonstrated ownership in your area of responsibility
  • Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, automotive or similar production environments
  • Strong written, technical, and software skills including CAD, scheduling, issue tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to communicate clearly at all organizational levels
  • Ability to support scheduled work shifts (including occasional rotation to 2nd or 3rd shift) and extended hours or weekends as required
  • Physically able to support production floor activities: climb stairs, work in small areas, lift and carry 40 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (or other relevant fields)
  • Experience identifying tooling needs for production systems
  • Proficiency writing work instructions at high pace
  • Experience with Jules, Windchill, and Creo software
  • Strong computer skills and ability to quickly learn software tools for data analytics and manufacturing operations improvement

Position Details

  • Location: Space Coast, FL
  • Relocation: Available
  • 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
  • Potential travel: Up to 10% for training and related activities

Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background check required for all positions. Additional background checks or certifications may be required depending on role requirements.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, 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 all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
  • Paid time off: up to 4 weeks per year based on scheduled hours; up to 14 company-paid holidays
  • Potential bonuses based on role type and job level