Manufacturing Engineer II - Lunar - Pumps Verified today
Manufacturing Engineer II - Lunar Pumps
Join Blue Origin Operations as a Manufacturing Engineer supporting the Lunar Operations Core Components Manufacturing Engineering team. You will drive the successful development and production of critical lunar hardware, transforming complex design requirements into manufacturable processes through innovative tooling, equipment, and systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Support industrialization of internally fabricated pumps, motors, and controllers
- 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 (composites, precision machining, additive manufacturing, advanced assembly)
- Support root cause analysis of non-conformances and implement corrective actions
- Ensure alignment with quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001)
- Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation of new production lines and equipment
- Identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction
Position Details
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Shift: A (Mon-Fri, 6am-2:30pm)
- Travel: Up to 10% for training and support activities
- Relocation assistance available
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply)
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering
- 1+ years of experience creating English work instructions
- U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as refugee or granted asylum
- Must be able to work second shift with flexibility to adjust shifts as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or high-reliability industries
- Hands-on fabrication and assembly experience in aerospace applications including pumps, cryogenic fluids, and harnessing
- Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience with bill-of-materials (BOM) and BOM reconciliation
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices and principles
- Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards
- Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
- Experience designing, building, and commissioning tooling and fixtures
- Understanding of fabrication processes (machining, welding, composites, assembly)
- Experience designing and troubleshooting tooling, jigs, fixtures, molds, and automated tooling
- Proficiency with PLM/MRP systems (e.g. Teamcenter, Windchill)
- Prior involvement in New Product Introduction (NPI) or transition to production in aerospace
- Foundation in DFM/DFA and manufacturing process development
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Compensation and Benefits
Base pay range for WA applicants: $91,852.00 to $128,592.45 (other site ranges may differ)
- Medical, dental, and 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 and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Bonuses may be available based on role and performance