Manufacturing Engineer Level II – Lunar

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided.

• The permanent location for this position is in Merritt Island Florida.

• Potential travel up to 10% of the time for training and other support activities.

• Occasional shift rotation off-shift support (2nd or 3rd shift) extended hours and weekend support may be required.

Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):

• Develop and implement manufacturing plans procedures and policies ensuring compliance with industry standards company policies and safety regulations.

• Employ Design for Excellence (DfX) principles with a focus on Design for Manufacturability to enhance process efficiency and product quality.

• Collaborate with product design teams to ensure manufacturability and scalability of products.

• Manage projects aimed at process improvement cost reduction and quality enhancement.

• Introduce new technologies and methodologies to improve manufacturing efficiency.

• Train mentor and guide early career manufacturing engineers and production staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering preferably in Manufacturing Mechanical Aerospace or related fields.

• 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on the aerospace industry.

• Proven leadership in managing complex projects throughout the product lifecycle.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes material properties and quality systems.

• Familiarity with CAD software MES and ERP systems.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Demonstrated experience working in cleanroom environments.

• Proven experience in designing building and commissioning tooling and fixtures for manufacturing assembly and testing processes.

• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining positive and professional relationships; earns trust and fosters a culture of teamwork across a multitude of skills and large geographic distances.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a relevant field.

• Minimum of 5 years experience in the design development and testing of space solar array systems.

• In-depth knowledge of space solar array design manufacturing and testing processes including cell selection CIC stringing and laydown panel and wing assembly as well as acceptance and qualification testing.

• Proficient in NASA electronics manufacturing standards (NASA-STD-8739.3 NASA-STD-8739.4) and NASA polymeric application standards (NASA-STD-8739.1).

• Proficiency in utilizing automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.

• Possess Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

• Demonstrated experience working in regulatory environments with a focus on AS9100 standards compliance.

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

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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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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