Mechanical Engineer - Design & Analysis (Mid Career)

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. Interpret and apply 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. Collaborate closely with component designers, manufacturing engineers, and integration engineers to achieve cradle‑to‑grave metrics (safety, cost, quality, cycle time, delivery, reliability, life, maintenance/refurbishment). 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. Qualifications B.S. degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience. 3+ years of experience designing, building, and commissioning tooling, fixtures, custom machines, or design support equipment for manufacturing, assembly, and test. Experience with FEM and complex structural analysis, and ability to perform hand calculations including creation of free‑body 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. Strong 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 Advanced Simulation, etc. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Basic and supplemental life insurance. Paid parental leave. Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage. 401(k) with up to 5% company match. Education Support Program. Stock options for regular employees (≥20 hours/week). Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company‑paid holidays. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a qualified and diverse workforce. Employment is based on qualifications, performance, and ability. All qualified applicants and employees receive equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Blue Origin LLC