Blue Origin

Blue Origin

Manager - Manufacturing Engineering - Lunar

Greater Seattle Area

Work authorization required$140k-$196kDetected 22 days ago
Product ManagementProject ManagementJiraSupply ChainLogisticsProcess ImprovementGD&TMechanical DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft OfficeLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
  • Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
  • The ideal candidate will be results-driven, skilled in resource management, and committed to high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Own manufacturing engineering deliverables across the lifecycle, including process creation, acceptance and test plans, tooling and equipment definition and commissioning, and the author of work instructions.
  • Drive design and process development within Lunar IPTs and Build & Flow, supporting requirements generation, DFx, and leading design trades that balance cost, schedule, producibility, reliability, and operational needs.
  • Support Operations Leadership by providing effective, data-driven decision-making on complex scenarios, using metrics and clear trade studies to enable sound choices in a high-velocity aerospace production environment.
  • Drive continuous improvement using lean principles, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions, and collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and other partner teams to resolve issues, remove roadblocks, and ensure on-time delivery of flight hardware.
  • Potential travel up to 10% of the time for training and other support activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field from an accredited university.
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering
  • Flexibility to change shifts as needed and to work extended hours when required to support production schedules.

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in a relevant engineering field, with professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Project Management Professional (PMP).
  • E xperience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing fundamentals, including GD&T, DFM/DFA, tolerance stack-ups, and manufacturing process development.
  • F amiliarity with aerospace quality and safety standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001.
  • E xperience with manufacturing automation, digital work instructions, and advanced metrology (CMM, laser scanning).
  • Experience working within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), including supporting requirements generation and establishing/maintaining Interface Control Models (ICMs).
  • P roficiency with PLM/MRP systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill), BOM management, and product structure reconciliation.
  • P roficiency with MS Office, MS Project, Visio, Jira, and Confluence.

Skills

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

Compensation

  • WA applicants is $140,316.00 - $196,442.40
  • Other site ranges may differ
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • 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.
  • Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

Equal 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

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