Entry level Manufacturing Engineering

Join Blue Origin's Team of Problem SolversAt 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. Operations: This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will provide technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Our responsibilities include translating engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight. Throughout the manufacturing process, we are responsible to improve quality, reduce cost, and to optimize build sequence. Our team also creates, interprets, and modifies work instructions and routings to convey procedures to technicians and trigger material planning.If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel with integrated multi-functional teams of individuals, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies (even if perhaps not in the aerospace industry), and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, then we would love to hear from you!Multiple positions available across our Business Units. You will be matched with an appropriate engineering team based on your skillset and experience and our current business needs.Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.We prioritize placing early career engineers in locations where they can be co-located with their team and the relevant hardware they support. Please indicate in the application where you would be willing to be located.Denver, COCape Canaveral, FLVan Horn, TXHuntsville, ALKent, WAResponsibilities include but are not limited to:Your projects may include various aspects of applied manufacturing engineering, including the development, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing processes and systems. The projects will include the integration of materials and processes, production planning, quality control, operations, and collaboration with design and systems engineering teams.S. degree or higher in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering and Aerospace Engineering or related field.Demonstrated ability in component fabrication, precision assembly, and testing using a variety of methods, techniques, and materials.Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.Flexible and adaptable mindset.Desired:Experience in fabrication, machining, and rate production, including hands-on skills with processes like brazing or machining.Ability to use industry-standard CAD tools (such as Creo, CATIA, or SolidWorks) to design or interpret engineering drawings and models.Understanding of core concepts including torque theory, strength of materials, static/dynamic loads, and vibrations.Participation in production flow and process optimization projects, including early lifecycle prototyping and development.Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.Ability to write clear work instructions and interpret technical documents and engineering drawings.Familiarity with design and use of tooling in manufacturing settings.Involvement in assessing and optimizing manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality.Basic coding ability (for example, Python) to support process automation or data analysis.Experience in aerospace is not a requirement. We value broad academic and industry experiences such as Tech, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Automotive, and more.When you apply, include your internship, co-curricular and research experience in your resume. Please also include the relevant programming languages you have used in these settings. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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.Blue's Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired 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, 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 physicalBenefitsBenefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation