M&P Engineer Level 3, Adhesives, Sealants, Coatings

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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!

We are a team of collaborators doers and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origins vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As part of a hardworking team of engineers and technicians you will provide engineering and test services that will enable assessment analysis and production of materials and processes for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the teams impact on all aspects of safe and repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise leadership skills and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Support all programs including New Glenn and Lunar with technical guidance related to insulation (polyurethane high-end polymers polyvinylidene etc.) and coatings material selection process development qualification process improvements and non-conformance resolution
• Work with manufacturing design engineering and other stakeholders to facilitate production of parts and integration of subassemblies assemblies subsystems and systems
• Participate in the development and optimization of new materials and process specifications and procedures
• Support Non-conformance resolution through evaluation and disposition development
• Perform failure analysis of materials and root cause corrective action analysis of processes
• Engage with design and operations on sustaining and refurbishment activities to include operational maintenance requirements and standard repair development
• Communicate technical concepts and results to program manufacturing and engineering stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution with a concentration in a relevant engineering discipline (materials chemical mechanical aerospace electrical etc.) or physical sciences
• 5 to 10 years related work experience with insulation ( high-end polymers polyvinylidene polyurethane etc.) and other coatings including paint
• Extremely customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience supporting multiple tasks with competing priorities delivering results and clearly communicating Risks Issues and help needed
• Experience with operations support resolving real-time requests and issues and delivering high quality results
• Experience with testing and physical characterization methods for adhesives sealants and coatings
• Experience developing and executing test plans in support of specifications process control documents and statistical process control
• Technical knowledge and understanding of material properties and application methods of adhesives and coatings.
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams across large geographic distances
• Ability to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing

Desired:

• Masters degree from an accredited institution with a concentration in a relevant engineering discipline (materials chemical mechanical or aerospace) or physical sciences
• Experience with automation of controlled processes
• Experience with the fabrication application and evaluation of aerospace materials and products
• Experience resolving nonconformances and developing MRB and standard repair procedures
• Knowledge of testing and physical characterization methods for aerospace materials
• Knowledge of material failure modes and compatibility with materials in space and marine environments
• Ability to develop M&P processes qualification and scaling for production
• Experienced in reviewing engineering drawings and specifications to provide insight and interpretation for production and operations personnel
• Experience with Windchill Gensuite JIRA Confluence AutoCAD Pro/Engineer SolidWorks and MATLAB/Simulink
• 5S and Lean Six Sigma experience

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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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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues 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

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• 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 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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