Blue Origin
aerospace
Manufacturing&ToolingDevelopmentEngineerII
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“Manufacturing & Tooling Development Engineer II at Blue Origin. Skills: Manufacturing Processes, Tooling Development, Process Optimization, Aerospace Systems. Develop and optimize production processes. Design and implement workflow models”
What You'll Achieve.
enable efficient, safe, and cost-effective launch operations; improve manufacturability and assembly efficiency; reduce cost, schedule risk, and non-conformances
Industry & Context.
analyzing, developing, and optimizing production, test, and operational processes; identify bottlenecks and improve throughput; Provide data-driven recommendations
U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident, 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, Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field, 3+ years of experience in tooling fabrication, precision machining, or manufacturing engineering environments, knowledge of various manufacturing processes, such as fastening, machining, welding, automated assembly, and material properties (aluminum, steel, composites), Proficiency in CAD software (e. g. , NX, CATIA, SolidWorks), Digital Manufacturing Software (e. g. , Delmia, Tecnomatix, etc. ) and interpreting technical drawings, Experience with GD&T and dimensional inspection methods, organizational and communication skills with ability to coordinate across multiple teams, Experience supporting programs/projects through the product development lifecycle
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field, 5+ years of experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing/operations, specifically with launch vehicles or spaceflight hardware, Experience with launch site operations, ground support equipment, or facility design, Familiarity with rocket propulsion, composite structures, and large-scale assembly processes, Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar), Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification, Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing process improvement initiatives
What You'll Do.
Develop and optimize production processes
Design and implement workflow models
Conduct process simulations
Support tooling and fixture development
Collaborate with design engineers
Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Support infrastructure planning
Provide data-driven recommendations
Ensure compliance with standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Close collaboration with design engineering, manufacturing, test operations, supply chain, and facilities teams; Coordinate across multiple teams; Experience leading cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
organizational and communication skills
Process & Methodology
Experience supporting programs/projects through the product development lifecycle, Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing process improvement initiatives
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. As part of a passionate and growing team of experts, you will use your expertise in aerospace systems and Industrial Engineering best practices to plan and develop launch vehicle processes and supporting ground infrastructure. You will be responsible for analyzing, developing, and optimizing production, test, and operational processes to enable efficient, safe, and cost-effective launch operations. This role requires close collaboration with design engineering, manufacturing, test operations, supply chain, and facilities teams. **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** * Develop and optimize production processes for launch vehicle components, subsystems, and ground support infrastructure. * Design and implement workflow models, facility layouts, and resource plans to support scalable launch operations. * Conduct process simulations, time studies, and capacity analysis to identify bottlenecks and improve throughput. * Support tooling and fixture development to improve manufacturability and assembly efficiency. * Collaborate with design engineers to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) principles are incorporated early. * Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, schedule risk, and non-conformances in both hardware and operations. * Support infrast
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