Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

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 seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer   (ME)   familiar   with the   Rocket Engines   in   the   Testing Environment   to   collaborate with other ME experts   to   establish   common standards and help move the team forward with forward leaning advancements and technologies.  This person will be a member of the group responsible for planning key initiatives and represent the ME function within the group and cross functionally across organization.     In this key role, you will   establish   standards for   the development and implementation of manufacturing processes   within a testing environment - including design for manufacturability, work instruction creation, tooling procurement support, process planning,   configuration management,   and configuration of efficient work cells.  You will test out new technologies and take part in long-term planning activities to support detailed preparation for scaling our business to meet growing demand.   The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical competence. They are skilled in driving continuous improvement and embracing new technologies. They thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.   Responsibilities include:   Mentor   manufacturing engineers, enabling a transformational and flexible organization to take on challenges as they arise.   Operate as the SME on the   Strategic   Planning   team in   facilitating   effective decision-making on complicated scenarios that will have a significant effect   on the future of the team.     Establish the standards for   the development of fabrication specifications, acceptance & test plans, maintenance plans, and Statements of Work   Responsible for defining and developing critical manufacturing processes and steps required for the configuration management, repair, assembly, integration, and testing   Leading   kaizen and other   process   improvement workshops   and initiatives   within all of Test Operations   Team   Focus & Domain Expertise:   The   Domain responsibility includes   the successful processing of Blue Origin rocket engines from the production line through acceptance testing of the engines and   post test   inspections.  The team takes the testing plans, maintenance, and processes for each engine and translates them into executable work instructions for the Engine Technician team.    The team is   directly responsible   for the configuration of the engine from the end of the production line to the delivery to customer.   In this role you will help define and improve the processes supporting broader company level improvement   initiativies   and rolling them out within the testing environment.   Th is   work directly   impacts   the delivery of flight hardware to the New Glenn launch vehicle for launching into space.    We are looking for a passionate   engineer   to   drive standardization , drive up efficiency, solve complex   problems,    and   push boundaries as we drive towards a highly efficient acceptance testing process.   Minimum Qualifications:    Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university    7 + years of manufacturing   or test   experience   Expert level experience in hardware manufacturing: assembly, integration, instrumentation, cleaning, non-destructive testing, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, fabrication, machining, etc.    Substantial experience with Design for Manufacturing/Integration principles.    Substantial experience with configuration management, requirements management processes, requirements change processes, and risk management processes.    Strong written and verbal communication skills    Strong organizational and analytical skills    Proven   familiarity with AI tools and their use in a manufacturing environment   Strong digital literacy (MS Office, Jira, Confluence)    Must be eligible and able to gain access to Redstone Arsenal   Familiarity with quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001)   Ability to travel up to 25% o f your time to   other test sites   Willingness to shift work schedule s to support testing operations as   required   Preferred Qualifications:    Master’s degree in engineering,   business   or project management    Prior experience leading manufacturing engineers or similar   4+   years experience   in   a testing   environment    Lean Six Sigma   Green Belt   certification       Project Management Professional (PMP) certification   Experience with Process flow mapping    Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies   Experience in human rated aerospace vehicles   Experience with hazardous operations  involving cryogenics, pneumatics, a nd electrical   Substantial proven record in a wide variety of hardware including but not limited to:    Multi-component   and system assembly, bonding/adhesives,   machining   and electrical components   Substantial experience across multiple portions of the product life cycle of spacecraft, launch-vehicle, or high-performance   aircraft   systems    Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? 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