Lunar Operations - Manufacturing Engineer II

Lunar Operations - Manufacturing Engineer II

Application Close Date: ongoing until 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.

It supports Manufacturing and Supply Chain across all Blue Origin facilities. We are seeking dynamic Manufacturing Engineers to lead design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems, ensure stringent quality control throughout production, and optimize supply chain logistics for Production/Operations. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance timelines—directly supporting Blue Origin’s bold vision to enable millions to live and work in space.

• Shifts:
  
  Mon-Fri (6am-2:30pm)
• Location:
  
  Renton, WA
• Relocation:
  Available
• Travel:
  Up to 10%

• Lead the industrialization of new products in domains such as solar arrays, integration and test, avionics, and structures.
• Drive design for manufacturability (DFM), assembly (DFA), and test (DFT) to ensure robust, reliable vehicles and hardware.
• Translate engineering requirements into repeatable, high‑quality manufacturing processes aligned to Blue Origin’s mission.
• Collaborate closely with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation: work instructions, process flows, tooling designs, inspection plans.
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing processes and technology (e.g., composites, machining, additive manufacturing).
• Root cause and resolve process/product non‑conformances; implement corrective actions for enhanced reliability and yield.
• Ensure conformance to quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), fostering a culture of safety and mission assurance.
• Lead and participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and new line/equipment validation.
• Identify and deliver on opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction, enabling scalable manufacturing.

The Lunar Operations Core Components Manufacturing Engineering team enables the development and production of critical lunar hardware, translating complex requirements into manufacturable processes with innovative tooling, equipment, and systems.

This pooled requisition covers specialties in heat exchangers, compressors, cryo coolers, pumps, valves, avionics hardware, tooling, fixtures, and ground support equipment. Candidates may be aligned to one or more of these specialties based on experience, interest, and business need.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university.
• 3+ years of manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering experience.
• 1+ years of experience creating English work instructions.
• Must be able to work second shift and have flexibility to move shifts as needed; ability to work extended hours if required.

• Manufacturing engineering background in aerospace or other high‑reliability environments.
• Hands‑on fabrication/assembly experience in one or more relevant specialties: heat exchangers, compressors, cryo coolers, pumps, valves, avionics hardware, or tooling/GSE.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including GD&T.
• Experience with bill‑of‑materials (BOM) management and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices and principles.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience designing/building/commissioning tooling and fixtures for manufacturing, assembly, or test.
• Understanding of fabrication processes: machining, welding, composites, and assembly.
• Experience with manufacturing automation,…