Manufacturing Engineer – II

BLUE ORIGIN

. Serve as the manufacturing technical focal for assigned subsystems and/or Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) activities .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,852 - $128,592 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing technical leadership, project management, and the development of manufacturing processes within aerospace environments. Proficient in CAD systems and DFX principles, with a strong focus on collaboration and communication across engineering and program management teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Manufacturing Technical LeadershipProject Management SkillsCAD Systems (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks)Aerospace Manufacturing ProcessesDesign For Excellence (DFX)

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing PlansProduction Readiness Level AssessmentsBOMsProcess DocumentationNon-Conformance ResolutionProducibility AssessmentsTooling DesignsEngineering DemonstratorsTest ArticlesPrototype Hardware

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationMentoring EngineersInfluencing Design RequirementsContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

PLM ToolsCAD SystemsManufacturing Management PlansFacility Capacity PlansBuild Strategies

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPAgile

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseManufacturing EngineeringAssembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T)Quality Standards (AS9100, ISO9001, ISO13485)Subsystem DevelopmentR&D Hardware BuildsSpacecraft IntegrationLaunch Vehicle IntegrationEnvironmental Control and Life Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the manufacturing technical focal for assigned subsystems and/or Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) activities
Establish manufacturing plans for vehicle architectures and present solutions to leadership
Plan and support builds of engineering demonstrators, test articles, and prototype hardware
Provide hands-on support during fabrication, assembly, and testing to validate manufacturing approaches
Drive Design for Excellence (DFX) principles and conduct producibility assessments
Support trade studies and develop roadmaps to bridge manufacturing technology gaps
Develop Production Readiness Level assessments, manufacturing management plans, build strategies, facility capacity plans, and tooling designs
Partner with Program Management, Design Engineering, and Operations support teams to identify manufacturing risks and establish mitigation plans
Influence design and programmatic decisions
Mentor engineers and foster integrity and continuous improvement
Support Blue Origin's Advanced Concepts & Enterprise Engineering programs from initial concept through preliminary design definition

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
Strong understanding of component and system development lifecycle from concept through production
Ability to provide technical leadership, set strategic direction for manufacturing solutions, and apply project management skills across multiple stakeholders
Experience planning and supporting R&D hardware builds, including design requirements, manufacturing work instructions, BOMs, process documentation, and non-conformance resolution/RCCA
Proven success influencing design requirements and developing manufacturing processes
Experience with CAD systems (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks) and PLM tools
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting to senior leadership
Flexibility to support critical milestones, potentially requiring extended hours
U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission as a refugee or asylee
Preferred: 5+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or similarly complex manufacturing environments
Preferred: Spacecraft or launch vehicle integration experience in fluids/propulsion, harnessing, electrical power, thermal protection, environmental control and life support, integrated vehicle test, or MGSE/EGSE
Preferred: Technical leadership experience, with or without direct reports
Preferred: On-site R&D/prototype experience with novel manufacturing processes, tooling/fixturing/GSE, and DFX
Preferred: Subsystem or AI&T artifact experience in hardware development programs
Preferred: Project management experience, training, and/or certification (PMP, Agile, etc.)
Preferred: Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes and assembly
Preferred: Knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, ISO13485, and/or other quality standards
Technical assessment included in interviews

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation provided
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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
Stock Options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results