Manufacturing Engineer - Blue Ring Propulsion Verified today

About Blue Ring

Blue Ring is a spacecraft capable of supporting missions from medium Earth orbit to the cislunar region. It provides delta-V capabilities for maneuvering payloads of more than 3,000 kg to various Earth orbits, with end-to-end services including hosting, transportation, refueling, data relay, and in-space edge computing.

The Role

As a Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer, you will translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into operational steps and processes to produce fully functional propulsion hardware at scale. You will support propulsion subassembly (manifolds, pressure panels, and modules) as well as final assembly and integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional propulsion hardware, including manifolds, pressure panels, propulsion modules, and integrated spacecraft propulsion systems.
• Support manufacturing floor activities for propulsion subassembly and final assembly/integration, ensuring compliance with engineering requirements, discrepancy resolution, and component acceptance testing.
• Execute and oversee special process work instructions for COPV tank installation, heater installation, Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) blanket installation, and harness routing.
• Perform in a hands-on engineering role and serve as a liaison between design, test, manufacturing, and operations.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions (MWIs) for receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, integration, test, and refurbishment processes.
• Disposition and investigate root causes of discrepancies (NCRs/DRs); implement preventative and corrective actions through MRB and CAPA processes.
• Create in-build redlines and recommend engineering changes to improve design intent and producibility.
• Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing documentation.
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test for propulsion systems.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) across the propulsion product life cycle and lead continuous process improvements.
• Ensure all work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (or other relevant fields) from an accredited university.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role:
  • 0-3 years: Level 1 Manufacturing Engineer
  • 3+ years: Level 2 Manufacturing Engineer
  • 5+ years: Level 3 Manufacturing Engineer
  • 8+ years: Senior Manufacturing Engineer
• 1+ years of experience creating English-language work instructions.
• Available to work A-Shift (Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM-3:30 PM) with flexibility to adjust shift as needed and willingness to work extended hours if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance or demonstrated ability to obtain.
• Prior manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or automotive industries.
• Manufacturing experience with spacecraft propulsion systems (strongly preferred), thermal protection systems, wire harnesses and harness routing, environmental instrumentation for aerospace, or mechanical/structural systems.
• Experience with COPV handling and installation, MLI blanket installation, or fluid system assembly (manifolds, tubing, fittings, pressure panels).
• Experience developing spacecraft or Aerospace, Defense, and High Performance (ADHP) hardware.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing, including working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience identifying tooling needs for production systems, including pressure/leak test tooling and torque/installation fixtures.
• Experience working with Bill of Materials (BOM) and BOM reconciliation.
• Strong organizational, project management, and presentation skills (Gantt charting, JIRA, MS Project, Confluence, or similar).
• Proficient in writing work instructions at a high pace in a fast-moving production environment.
• Previous experience using Jules and Windchill software.
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to quickly learn and use various software tools.
• Experience with AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Material Review Board (MRB) experience.

Work Schedule and Location

• A-Shift: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM-3:30 PM
• Location: Huntsville, AL
• Relocation: Available
• Travel: Expected up to 20% of the time

Employment Requirements

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin 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.