Manufacturing Engineer III - Combustion Devices Verified today
The Role
This Manufacturing Engineer III position is part of Blue Origin Operations, supporting the Huntsville Engine Factory. You will lead the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems for rocket engine production, ensure stringent quality control, and optimize supply chain logistics. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance production timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Define, develop, implement, optimize and own rocket engine assembly, integration, and test processes
- Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware by developing manufacturing work instructions for receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, integration, and refurbishment
- Contribute to design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and design for test (DFT)
- Collaborate closely with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams
- Design, procure, install, and qualify custom manufacturing equipment and fixtures
- 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 applicable quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001)
- Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation of new production lines and equipment
- Apply emerging AI technologies alongside traditional manufacturing engineering tools to optimize processes and improve first-time quality
Team and Domain
The Engines manufacturing team provides propulsion solutions for internal programs and external customers. The Huntsville Engine Factory produces the BE-4 and BE-3U engines which power the New Glenn vehicle. The factory leverages world-class machining assets and advanced fabrication equipment to build and test engines that perform reliably in the most challenging environments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (or other relevant field) from an accredited university
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role for Level 3 Manufacturing Engineer
- Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T
- Demonstrated ability to create English work instructions for technicians and inspectors
- Ability to develop processes compliant to industry quality systems such as AS9100
- Open to working extended hours when required
- Attention to detail and drive to deliver results
- Passion for rockets, space, the team, and the mission
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in high-rate assembly lines for aerospace and/or automotive
- Experience with at least one of the following manufacturing processes: machining, assembly, welding, heat treating, non-destructive test
- Basic tooling or fixture design and fabrication
- Experience working with Bill-of-materials and BOM reconciliation
- Strong organizational, project management, and presentation skills (Gantt charting, JIRA tickets, MS Project, Confluence, or similar)
- Prior manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or automotive
Employment Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for all 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
- Eligible employees may receive performance bonuses