Blue Origin
spaceflight
MechanicalEngineer-Design&Analysis(LateCareer)
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“Mechanical Engineer - Design & Analysis (Late Career) at Blue Origin. Skills: Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Tooling Design, Fixture Design, Custom Machine Design, CAD Software Proficiency, GD&T, Tolerance Analysis. Design production, development, test, integration, and advanced manufacturing tooling and equipment for the Blue Engines, Lunar, and New Glenn business units.. Integrate concepts and principles of mechanical design and analysis of several projects in a fast-paced environment”
What You'll Achieve.
achieve the best possible cradle-to-grave metrics (safety, cost, quality, cycle time, delivery, reliability, life, and maintenance/refurbishment)
Industry & Context.
Handle a wide range of technical design challenges
Passion for our mission and vision is required!, 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 U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum., Required for all positions: Blue’s 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 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., 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
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B. S. degree in Engineering, or equivalent work experience, 4+ years’ experience with design, build, and commissioning of tooling, fixtures, custom machines or design support equipment for manufacturing, assembly, and test, Experience with FEM and complex structural analysis, ability to perform hand calculations including the creation of Freebody diagrams, Proven experience with CAD based design software for modeling and drafting, Basic understanding of common manufacturing materials, GD&T, and tolerance/stack-up analysis
Nice to Have
expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) including experience taking products from development design to rate production, Proven understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines such as CNC machining, manual mills and lathes, welding, sheet-metal bending, lifting/rigging, assembly, inspection, etc., Familiarity with industry standards, such as ASME BTH-1, aluminum design manual, and AISC, Experience with custom machine design: motors, actuators, linear rails/actuators, pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, etc., Experience with Creo and Windchill CAD/PDM systems, Experience with NX and Teamcenter CAD/PDM systems, Experience with Analysis packages such as: ANSYS Workbench, FEMAP Pre/Post processing, NASTRAN Solver, NX Advance Simulation, etc.
What You'll Do.
and advanced manufacturing tooling and equipment for the Blue Engines
and New Glenn business units.
Integrate concepts and principles of mechanical design and analysis of several projects in a fast-paced environment.
Interpret and apply sound design and drafting standards (ASME Y14. 5) when creating drawings.
Handle a wide range of technical design challenges related to all types of assembly fixtures
environmental chambers
including vendor selection
equipment installation
and commissioning of custom tooling.
and maintain schedules and budgets to ensure project completion.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Close collaboration with component designers, manufacturing engineers, and integration engineering to achieve the best possible cradle-to-grave metrics (safety, cost, quality, cycle time, delivery, reliability, life, and maintenance/refurbishment)
Process & Methodology
Manage projects, including vendor selection, fabrication, inspection, equipment installation, proof testing, and commissioning of custom tooling., Set, implement, and maintain schedules and budgets to ensure project completion.
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 someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the development of rocket hardware and safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! **Responsibilities:** * Design production, development, test, integration, and advanced manufacturing tooling and equipment for the Blue Engines, Lunar, and New Glenn business units. * Capable of integrating concepts and principles of mechanical design and analysis of several projects in a fast-paced environment -- projects will vary in size and scale. * Ability to interpret and apply sound design and drafting standards (ASME Y14.5) when creating drawings. * Handle a wide range of technical design challenges related to all types of assembly fixtures, material handlers, rotisseries, test fixtures, structural weldments, environmental chambers, and custom machines. * Close collaboration with component designers, manufacturing engineers, and integration engineering to achieve the best possible cradle-to-grave metrics (safety, cost, quality, cycle time, delivery, reliability, life, and maintenance/refurbishment) * Manage projects, including vendor selection, fabrication, inspection, equipment installation, proof testing, and commissioning of custom tooling. * Set, implement, an
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