Manufacturing Engineer II

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Manufacturing Engineer II – GS2 Final Integration (B-Shift)

Join the Manufacturing Engineering team supporting final integration of New Glenn's Second Stage (GS2). As a Final Integration ME, you'll be the main engineering support on the floor during GS2 builds. You'll solve build issues as they arise so work keeps moving and the vehicle stays on schedule.

Position Details

• Shift: B-Shift, Monday–Thursday, 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM
• Location: Merritt Island, FL
• Relocation: Available
  

Responsibilities

• Give real-time shipside support to technicians, quality and production leads during GS2 builds.
• Write and revise work instructions for:
  • Torquing and fastener installation
  • Drilling, reaming and hole prep
  • Avionics, harness, & sensor installation, bonding, routing and connector mating
  • Aerospace hardware and fluid component installation
  • Thermal protection system (TPS) application and repair
  • Structural bonding and adhesive processes
• Own and optimize the build process to increase safety, quality, and efficiency on the production floor.
• Fix work instruction problems on the floor: redlines, clarifications, errors and sequencing changes.
• Start and document nonconformances. Support root cause analysis, recommend dispositions, and execute corrective actions.
• Find build roadblocks (parts, tooling, GSE, documentation, engineering holds) and escalate them to the right owner.
• Track recurring issues across builds and drive fixes that cut redlines, NCs and cycle time.
• Work with Design, Quality, Production Control and Supply Chain to close issues and implement improvements to decrease cycle time.
• Identify tooling and fixture needs, and coordinate fixes or new designs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a relevant engineering role, preferably with a manufacturing focus.
• Able to read engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T.
• Able to work B-shift on a regular basis, with occasional overtime or weekends based on build needs.

Preferred Qualifications We're looking for candidates with experience in some or all of the following:

• Aerospace vehicle assembly: Installing large structures and subsystems on flight hardware, including install sequencing, interface checks, and system-level checkouts.
• Torque and fastener installation: Torque-critical joints, torque sequencing, lockwire, fastener selection and installation verification.
• Drilling and hole prep: Drilling, reaming, countersinking and fastener hole quality on flight structures.
• Avionics and harness installation: Harness routing and securing, connector mating, bonding and grounding, and supporting avionics checkouts and functional tests.
• Fluid component installation: Installing and verifying valves, regulators, tubing, ducts and fittings, including leak checks and proof testing.
• Precision clean and FOD control: Handling and installing precision-clean hardware, contamination control and cleanroom or controlled-area practices.
• Thermal protection systems (TPS): TPS application, inspection and repair processes.
• Structural bonding: Surface prep, adhesive application, cure control and bond inspection.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action: Leadingriods such as 5 Whys, fishbone or 8D, and making sure corrective actions stop repeat issues.
• Process development, 5S and Lean: Improving build flow, cutting cycle time and waste, and setting up organized, standardized work areas.
• Tooling design, fabrication and development: Designing, building or modifying tooling, fixtures and handling equipment, and bringing new tooling from concept to use on the floor.
• On-the-floor support: Working on the floor with technicians to solve problems in real time and keep production moving.
• Manufacturing Engineering responsibilities: Working with nonconformance systems, MES/eWO, PLM and BOM reconciliation. Experience with JIRA, Confluence or similar tracking tools.
• Working Off-Shift: Comfortable making decisions on your own with limited support during off-hours.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.