Manufacturing Engineer II - Launch Execution

Blue Origin

Full-time - Mid Level

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Manufacturing Engineer II - Launch Execution at Blue Origin plays a crucial role in supporting the development and operations of the New Glenn launch vehicle. This mid-level position involves collaboration with engineering design and launch operations teams to ensure safe and efficient integration and launch of space flight hardware. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to quality, with a focus on maintaining safety and repeatability in space flight operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop work order authoring standards and templates in Jules and Bill of Materials configuration in Windchill for mission operations.
• Work with vehicle and operations engineers to write work orders for vehicle assembly, integration, check out, and test/launch operations.
• Take ownership over configuration management of flight hardware, reconciling engineering bill of materials with manufacturing bill of materials.
• Support hardware integration on the floor and solve issues as they arise throughout the day.
• Manage the work order instance from creation to completion.
• Track required configuration, traveled work, and as-built records of flight hardware during the transition from production to operations.
• Forecast and develop get-well plans for gating hardware installation critical to integration and launch schedules.
• Define system requirements for manufacturing software and collaborate with the development team to introduce new functionality within Jules and Windchill platforms.

Requirements

• B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering or other relevant field.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, and specifications and translate them into written work instructions and test procedures.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or launch operations environment.
• Experience with a manufacturing execution system (MES).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma processes and implementation.
• Strong written, interpersonal, and computer skills with a customer focus.
• Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills with a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight.
• Willingness to work off-shift, extended hours, and weekends if necessary.

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ years supporting assembly and/or integration of complex engineering systems (i.e., launch vehicles, spacecraft, aircraft, naval platforms, etc.).
• Experience in Jules as an MES and Windchill as a product lifecycle management system.
• Experience in developing and implementing a procedure/work order authoring system.
• Experience in developing a production control system or process flow architecture.
• Proven experience in support of a matrix organization.
• Experience with safety critical systems.
• Proven record of implementation of company-wide process improvements.

Benefits

• 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%
• Education Support Program
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Discretionary bonus based on individual contributions and company results