Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Technology & Vendor Management DFX Engineer
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Cupertino, CA - USA
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Job Summary
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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. 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!
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.Blue Origins Emerging Systems business unit is buildingTeraWave a satellite communications constellation powered by the most advanced optical communications architecture ever attempted: thousands of optically interconnected satellites delivering symmetrical data speeds of up to 6Tbpsanywhere on Earth providing enterprise and hyperscale customers with resilient scalable connectivity for critical operations where terrestrial infrastructure cannot reach.
As a Senior Manufacturing Technology & Vendor Management DFX Engineer you will own the end-to-end manufacturing technology evaluation and supplier/vendor integration forTeraWaveproduction bridging emerging manufacturing technologies external supplier capabilities and volume production readiness. As a foundational element ofTeraWaveoperations hardware mustleveragemanufacturing technologies and supplier partnerships architected not only for capability but for manufacturability testability reliability and serviceability at constellation scale. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who has evaluated qualified and scaled manufacturing technologies and managed supplier relationships in fast-moving high-volume manufacturing environments and wants to apply that experience to hardwareoperatingat orbital scale.
Special Mentions:
Relocationassistanceis available for qualified candidates.
Travel: Up to 50%.
Responsibilities:
Lead evaluation and adoption of manufacturing technologies for satellite modules and subsystems: advanced processes tooling automation and new equipment capabilities that enable constellation-scale production.
Own vendor and supplier management for manufacturing including capability assessment qualification process transfer and integration workflows to ensure robust repeatable external production.
Manage supplier BOM and capacity coordination technology roadmap alignment vendor performance oversight and production line integration.
Drive supplier first-article inspection process validation technology qualification and manufacturing readiness reviews to support production ramp.
Design for Excellence (DFX)
Drive Design for Excellence (DFX) principles DFM DFT DFA DFR and DFS across the full manufacturing technology and vendor management lifecycle to ensure hardware scales from prototype through volume production forTeraWaveoperations.
Design for Manufacturability (DFM):Evaluate and align manufacturing technologies and supplier capabilities with product design to maximize yield and minimize cost at constellation-scale production volumes.
Design for Test (DFT):Ensure supplier and technology processes integrate test inspection and data capture to enable efficient factory acceptance and in-field diagnostics.
Design for Assembly (DFA):Leverage manufacturing technologies and supplier processes to simplify assembly reduce part count and reduce cycle time rework and error rates on the line.
Design for Reliability (DFR):Apply technology and supplier process FMEA qualification testing and reliability prediction to ensure consistent defect-free production supporting long-duration operation in the orbital environment.
Design for Serviceability/Supply Chain (DFS):Drive supplier standardization second-sourcing strategies technology roadmap alignment and obsolescence mitigation across the production lifecycle.
Partnerwith manufacturing quality engineering and supply chainteamsdefine acceptance criteriadrive yieldoptimization and support production ramp for sustainedTeraWaveoperations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in manufacturing engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related field.
10 years of experience in manufacturing technology process engineering or supplier/vendor management in a product development and volume production environment.
Experience evaluating qualifying and adopting manufacturing technologies and managing external supplier capabilities for complex hardware.
Hands-on experience with supplierqualification process transfer technology assessment and production line integration.
Demonstrated application of DFX principles (DFM/DFT/DFA/DFR) in bringing manufacturing technologies and supplier processes from evaluation into volume production.
Excellent technical documentation and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in manufacturing Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
15 years of relevant experience.
Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies (automation additive manufacturing robotics precision machining) and emerging technology evaluation.
Experience managing supplier relationships and technology partnerships in high-volume production environments.
Experience with technology and supplier qualification for space aviation or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
Experience with supply chain strategy sourcing and capacity planning.
Background in production hardware including comprehensive DFX practices (DFM/DFT/DFA/DFR) process optimization supply chain coordination and yield optimization at scale.
Hands-on experience with productionrampand factory scale-up.
Why Blue Origin
At Blue Origin we are driven by GradatimFerociter Step by StepFerociously. As a Senior Manufacturing Technology & Vendor Management DFX Engineer you willidentifyand industrialize the manufacturing technologies and supplierpartnershipsbuilding an orbital constellation at unprecedented scale alongside world-class engineers solving problems at the intersection of advanced manufacturing supplier integration and spaceflight.
Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $183807.00 - $257328.75Other site ranges may differ
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.
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 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
- 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 10001 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 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.
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.
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About Company
Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
