Blue Origin
aerospace
ManufacturingEngineerIIIorSr(CompositeorToolingFocus)
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“Manufacturing Engineer III or Sr (Composite or Tooling Focus) at Blue Origin. Skills: Composite Focused Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Focused Manufacturing Engineering. Design, implement, and continuously improve composite layup, curing, trimming, and finishing processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and repeatability. Analyze manufacturing data and recommend process changes to troubleshoot issues, reduce scrap, and meet or exceed performance targets”
What You'll Achieve.
enhance quality, efficiency, and repeatability; reduce scrap; meet or exceed performance targets; reduce cycle times; meet or exceed performance targets
Industry & Context.
problem-solving; critical thinking; data analysis skills; troubleshoot issues
U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident (i. e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum, Blue’s Standard Background Check, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation, 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 10,001 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 (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training., Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of hands-on experience in advanced composite manufacturing, preferably in the aerospace or high-performance industrial sectors, Deep understanding of composite materials, design, and processing methods including autoclave, out-of-autoclave, and additive techniques, Expertise in statistical process control, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies, problem-solving, critical thinking, and data analysis skills, Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering, or related technical field, 5+ years of hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing tooling, preferably in the aerospace or high-performance industrial sectors, Deep understanding of tooling design, fabrication, and metrology for composites, metallic, and additive manufacturing processes, Expertise in statistical process control, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies, problem-solving, critical thinking, and data analysis skills, Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
Nice to Have
Passion for space exploration and a drive to push the boundaries of what's possible
What You'll Do.
and continuously improve composite layup
and finishing processes to enhance quality
Analyze manufacturing data and recommend process changes to troubleshoot issues
and meet or exceed performance targets
Develop and validate new composite material systems
and automation technologies to push the boundaries of what's possible
Document manufacturing procedures
and provide technical guidance to production technicians
Stay abreast of the latest composite processing techniques
and quality standards in the aerospace industry
and continuously improve specialized tooling for composite layup
and inspection processes
Analyze manufacturing data and recommend tooling enhancements to troubleshoot issues
and meet or exceed performance targets
Develop and validate new tooling concepts
and automation technologies to push the boundaries of what's possible
Document tooling procedures
and provide technical guidance to production technicians
Stay abreast of the latest tooling innovations
and quality standards in the aerospace industry
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, materials, and production to ensure seamless integration of composite components; Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, materials, and production to ensure seamless integration of tooling with manufacturing workflows
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Full Job Description
Application close date: 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. We’re 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. We are looking for world class manufacturing engineers to apply standard engineering methods to design, develop, and implement new or revised manufacturing & production processes for the efficient/economical production of aerospace products. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of transforming the way rockets are made and operated. If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel on integrated cross-functional teams of individuals, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies (even if perhaps not in the aerospace industry), continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you. Shift: A _We are seeking candidates with either a Composite or Tooling focused background. Details below:_ **Composite** Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Composite Focused Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the development and optimization of composite fabrication and assembly processes to support the production of our revolutionary space vehicles and systems. **Key Responsibilities:** * Design, implement, and continuously improve composite layup, curing, trimming, and
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