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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
Blue Origin is a rapidly expanding company with a singular focus on fulfilling our vision of millions of people living and working in space. The company celebrates strong collaboration, unique and innovative solutions, and passion for success. Blue Origin is searching for open-minded, high-judgement, enthusiastic candidates looking to join our diverse, team-based environment.
As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team, you will be responsible for developing solutions to challenges throughout all stages of the product lifecycle. As a Production Engineer, you will translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight. Throughout the manufacturing process, you will also identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequence and schedules.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Via collaborative efforts with the manufacturing organization, you will be guiding design for manufacturability, process development, and execution through hands-on floor support, communication, training, and documentation. Additionally, you will act as a negotiator between multiple and sometimes conflicting interests to optimize processes and designs. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Responsibilities:
Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule
Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional in-space propulsion hardware
Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define manufacturing processes
Define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight
Conduct DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test
Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing
Define and support repair and rework activities for in-space propulsion hardware
Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment
Interface with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware and equipment is manufactured, processed, packaged, and delivered properly, on time, and on budget
Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions
Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process
Qualifications:
Bachelors of Science in Engineering from an accredited university
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment supporting
4-8 years of experience with component fabrication, precision assembly, and testing using a variety of methods, techniques, and materials
Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
Strong aptitude for mechanical system design and hands-on fabrication experience
Experience with designing, measuring, modifying, and monitoring processes
Comfortable working with computers and engineering software (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and project management skills, particularly in regards to attention to detail
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder),