Manufacturing Engineer II/III/Sr (Multiple Shifts) - Lunar Verified today

Blue Origin · Space Coast, FL · Space Systems · first seen 2026-10-02

About the Role

Blue Origin Operations seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support the industrialization of Lunar vehicles. You will lead the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems, ensure quality control throughout production, and optimize supply chain logistics. Working with cross-functional teams, you will streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance production timelines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support industrialization of new products in vehicle integration and test, structural assembly, mechanical systems, solar arrays, avionics, fluids, and thermal products
  • Contribute to design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and design for test (DFT)
  • 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 (composites, precision machining, additive manufacturing, advanced assembly)
  • Support root cause analysis (RCA) of process or product non-conformances; develop and implement corrective actions
  • Ensure work aligns with quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001)
  • Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation of new production lines and equipment
  • Identify efficiency gains and cost reduction opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university
  • Manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering experience: 3+ years (Level II), 5+ years (Level III), or 8+ years (Senior)
  • 1+ years experience creating English work instructions
  • U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident (Green Card), or lawfully admitted refugee or asylee
  • Must be able to work second shift with flexibility to move shifts and extended hours as required

Preferred Qualifications

  • High-rate assembly line experience in aerospace and/or automotive
  • Specialty commodity or technology experience: multi-layer insulation (MLI), aluminum welding, solar arrays, fluids fabrication, harness fabrication, or composite fabrication
  • Working knowledge of GD&T and mechanical design fundamentals
  • Bill-of-materials (BOM) and BOM reconciliation experience
  • Prior aerospace or automotive manufacturing engineering experience
  • Lean manufacturing practices and principles
  • AS9100 quality standards experience

Position Details

  • Multiple positions available
  • Location: Space Coast, FL
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Multiple shifts available with flexibility required

What We Offer

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 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 (20+ hours/week)
  • Paid time off: up to 4 weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
  • Eligibility for performance bonuses and benefits based on role type and job level