Manufacturing Engineer - Combustions Verified today
About the Role
This Manufacturing Engineer position is part of Blue Origin Operations, supporting the Huntsville Engine Factory responsible for rate production of BE-4 and BE-3U engines that power the New Glenn vehicle. You will design and implement efficient manufacturing systems, ensure quality control throughout production, and optimize supply chain logistics.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and design for test (DFT) to build reliable vehicles for space exploration
- Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes
- Collaborate with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, and inspection plans
- Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and methods including precision machining, welding, brazing, additive manufacturing, and advanced assembly
- Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances and develop corrective actions
- Ensure all work aligns with quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001)
- Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation of new production lines
- Apply AI technologies and traditional manufacturing engineering tools to optimize processes and improve first-time quality
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university
- 3+ years as Level 2 Manufacturing Engineer, 5+ years as Level 3 Manufacturing Engineer, or 8+ years as Senior Manufacturing Engineer
- 1+ years of experience creating English work instructions
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in high-rate assembly lines for aerospace and/or automotive
- Experience with machining, assembly, balancing rotating hardware, non-destructive test, or precision clean processes
- Working knowledge of GD&T and mechanical design fundamentals
- Basic tooling or fixture design and fabrication
- Experience with Bill-of-Materials and BOM reconciliation
- Strong organizational and project management skills (Gantt charting, JIRA, MS Project, Confluence)
- Prior aerospace or automotive manufacturing engineering experience
Position Details
- Location: Huntsville, AL
- Multiple positions and shifts available
- Shift B: Monday through Thursday, 5:00pm to 3:30am
- Shift C: Friday through Sunday, 5:00am to 5:30pm
- Shift D: Friday through Sunday, 5:00pm to 3:30am
- Relocation assistance available
Requirements
- U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee
- Background check required
- DBIDS background check if role requires access to military installation
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, 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)
- Up to four weeks paid time off per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Bonus eligibility based on role and performance