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Manufacturing Engineer III – Lunar – A Shift – ECLS Verified today

Blue Origin · Seattle, WA · Space Systems · first seen 2026-09-03
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About the Role

Blue Origin is developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. This Manufacturing Engineer III role leads the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems for the Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) system that keeps crews alive on multi-day lunar missions. You own the manufacturing scope for air and water treatment elements, partnering with program chemists and responsible engineers to carry each component from the bench into qualified, AS9100-compliant production.

Key Responsibilities

  • Mature chemical and sorbent processes from development concept into qualified, repeatable production by translating engineering requirements into robust manufacturing processes.
  • Plan Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs) and assess Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs) and Production Readiness Levels (PRLs) as designs move from initial release to first build.
  • Proactively identify and resolve manufacturing risks and drive process improvements.
  • Author and maintain standard manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and inspection plans to enable rapid, repeatable execution.
  • Provide Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) support, partnering with program engineers, design engineers, and responsible engineers to influence designs early for producibility.
  • Ensure all work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), supporting a safe and sustainable future in space.
  • Own the quality and non-conformance loop. Lead root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances and develop corrective actions that enhance reliability and performance.
  • Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation of new production lines and equipment.
  • Gain deep expertise in chemical and sorbent process development, with the desire to broaden impact across ECLS manufacturing.
  • Identify and complete opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction, optimizing our ability to achieve our mission at scale.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, from an accredited university.
  • 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role.
  • Demonstrated experience in manufacturing process development, maturing a process from development into qualified, repeatable production.
  • Experience working in an AS9100 or ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.
  • 3 or more years of experience creating English work instructions.
  • Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and resolve manufacturing risks and drive process improvements.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in chemical manufacturing with sorbents, catalysts, coatings, or related chemical and materials processes.
  • Experience with production quality management systems and transitioning products from development to production, including participation in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing readiness frameworks (MRLs, PRLs) and industry standards (AS6500 or similar).
  • Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) tools such as Teamcenter or Windchill.
  • Strong foundation in Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFA) and manufacturing process development.
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, root-cause and corrective-action, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Excellent technical project management skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives including scheduling, planning, and logistics for process qualification.
  • Experience developing automated workflows, templates, and standardized systems or processes.
  • Master's degree in a relevant engineering field.
  • Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification.
  • Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting technical information to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Shift and Location

  • Shift: 1st shift, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
  • Location: Renton, WA (fully onsite)
  • Relocation: Available

Compensation

Base Pay Range for WA applicants: $112,059.00 to $156,882.60. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

  • 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 all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
  • Eligibility for performance bonuses based on role type and job level