Manufacturing Engineer II, III, Sr. (Multiple Shifts) - Lunar Verified today
About the role
You will lead the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems for Blue Origin's Lunar Operations program. This role supports industrialization of new products including solar arrays, integration and test, avionics, and structures. You will collaborate with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams to accelerate building a road to space.
Blue Origin Operations encompasses Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance across all facilities. Lunar Operations ensures vehicles are developed, assembled, tested and prepared to the highest standards for lunar deployment.
Key responsibilities
- Support industrialization of new products in solar arrays, integration and test, avionics, and structures
- Contribute to design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), design for test (DFT)
- Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation: work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, inspection plans
- Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and methods (composites, precision machining, additive manufacturing, advanced assembly)
- Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances; develop and implement corrective actions
- Ensure all work aligns with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality and safety standards
- Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation of new production lines and equipment
- Identify and complete opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction
Shifts
- 1st: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
- A: Mon-Thu 5am-3:30pm
- B: Mon-Thu 3pm-1:30am
- C: Fri-Sun 5am-5:30pm
- D: Fri-Sun 5pm-5:30am
Must have flexibility to move shifts as needed and be open to extended hours if required.
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university (other relevant fields may apply)
- Manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering experience: 3+ years (Level 2), 5+ years (Level 3), or 8+ years (Sr Manufacturing Engineer)
- 1+ years of experience creating English work instructions
- Must be U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as refugee or granted asylum
- Must be able to work second shift with flexibility to move shifts as needed
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in high-rate assembly lines for aerospace and/or automotive
- Working knowledge of GD&T and mechanical design engineering fundamentals
- Experience with Bill-of-materials and BOM reconciliation
- Prior manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or automotive
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices and principles
- Experience with AS9100 quality standards
Location
Space Coast, FL. Relocation assistance available.
Background check
Blue's Standard Background Check required for all positions. Additional checks may apply depending on role requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, 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 4 weeks per year based on scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Performance bonuses available depending on role and level (not guaranteed)