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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!\nThis 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.Job Description\nBlue Origin is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to serve as the Manufacturing Engineering Subject Matter Expert for the new Electric Propulsion program. The Electric Propulsion Production Team will be responsible for transitioning Electric Propulsion Thruster variants from design into high-rate production. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role reporting directly to the Director of Operations.\nThis person will have impact from day one on setting the manufacturing standard, driving speed and decisiveness, developing processes, tooling, procedures, and building the ME capability of the entire team to deliver electric propulsion systems at rate.\nThis is not a role for someone who optimizes things that shouldn't exist. We need someone who can identify waste at its root, eliminate it, and teach others to do the same.\nKey Responsibilities:\nME Leadership\nServe as the Manufacturing Engineering SME across the Electric Propulsion value stream\nEstablish and enforce manufacturing best practices; mentor and guide MEs at all levels to raise the technical floor of the entire organization\nDrive a culture of speed, decisiveness, and first-principles thinking - challenge MEs to eliminate processes that shouldn't exist before optimizing the ones that should\nRepresent Manufacturing Engineering in high-visibility program forums, design reviews, and leadership readouts\nServe as the technical escalation point for complex manufacturing problems; break down ambiguous failures to their root physical and materials-level causes\nDesign for Manufacturability (DFM/DFx)\nProvide assertive, data-backed DFM feedback to design engineers - including those resistant to change - and drive producibility improvements that reduce cost and cycle time\nEngage early in the design lifecycle to influence hardware before it becomes expensive to change\nLead DFM/DFA reviews\nApply first-principles and materials science knowledge to evaluate design decisions at the physics level, not just the process level\nProduction Standup & New Product Introduction\nLead manufacturing engineering support for the standup of the Electric Propulsion production line, from pilot through high-rate production\nDrive the transition from development to production: define processes, write work instructions, establish tooling and fixturing, and own the manufacturing readiness of the value stream\nLead, execute, or assist the standup of manufacturing cells or lines as the program scales\nTechnical Foundation & Process Engineering Ownership\nDraw on direct prior experience authoring work instructions, managing manufacturing BOMs, and developing process documentation - applying that foundation to review, approve, and elevate the work of others rather than executing it day-to-day\nDevelop, document, and qualify manufacturing processes for Electric Propulsion Thruster components and assemblies\nApply first-principles and materials-level thinking to develop robust processes for precision assembly, machining, joining, and propulsion subsystems\nDrive continuous improvement using lean principles; eliminate non-value-added work at its root\nEstablish process controls, quality gates, and inspection plans that scale with production rate increases\nLead root cause analysis and corrective action for non-conformances; conduct FMEAs and drive lessons learned back into the design and process baseline\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nWork closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure producibility, cost efficiency, and schedule alignment\nPartner with Technicians and IEs on the floor to solve problems in real time and transfer manufacturing knowledge\nPartner with supply chain on make/buy decisions; develop and qualify suppliers for critical manufacturing processes\nAutomation Strategy & Implementation\nLead the identification, strategy development, and implementation of manufacturing automation\nDrive automation stand-up from concept through commissioning - whether executing directly or overseeing implementation through others\nDevelop and deploy AI-assisted manufacturing tools including but not limited to vision-based inspection systems, predictive quality analytics, and process optimization algorithms\nLeverage AI productivity tools to accelerate engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and documentation workflows across the ME team\nBuild the team's capability and comfort with AI-enabled engineering - this person leads by example\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or Materials Science Engineering from an accredited university - this role requires deep hardware and materials fluency; process or systems-focused backgrounds alone will not be sufficient\n8+ years of direct manufacturing engineering experience in a production or development-to-production environment\n5+ years of experience authoring work instructions and managing manufacturing BOMs for complex hardware - this is a foundation, not a day-to-day expectation of the role\nDemonstrated hands-on experience manufacturing propulsion or aerospace hardware - you must know how to build the hardware, not just document it\nProven ability to deliver assertive DFM feedback to design engineers and drive design changes in a cross-functional environment\nDemonstrated ability to break down complex manufacturing failures to first-principles and materials-level root causes\nExperience across multiple manufacturing domains including at minimum: precision assembly, welding, machining, and fluid/propulsion systems\nExperience supporting or leading NPI and transition-to-production efforts\nExperience leading or executing the stand-up of an automated manufacturing line or cell\nDemonstrated ability to mentor and elevate the technical capability of other engineers\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaterials science background or demonstrated ability to apply materials-level thinking to manufacturing process development and failure analysis\nExperience developing or deploying AI-assisted manufacturing tools (vision inspection, predictive quality, process optimization)\nExperience using AI productivity tools to accelerate engineering workflows and building that capability in others\nExperience with Hall-Effect Thrusters (HET), Gridded Ion Engines, or similar electric propulsion system assembly and integration\nExperience with ceramic, ferromagnetic alloy, or refractory metal machining and manufacturing processes for aerospace applications\nExperience with thruster hot-fire vacuum acceptance testing\nExperience machining additively manufactured parts (post-processing, fixturing, tolerance management)\nBackground in rocket engine or propulsion system manufacturing (liquid, electric, or cold gas thrusters)\nExperience at a high-velocity aerospace manufacturer where speed, decisiveness, and elimination of waste are cultural norms\nLean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)\nProficiency in CAD software (Creo or CATIA preferred) and PLM/MRP systems (Windchill, Teamcenter, or equivalent)\nBase Pay Range for:\nWA applicants is $134,434.00 - $188,207.25Other site ranges may differ\nCulture Statement\nDon’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. 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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.\nExport Control Regulations\nApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.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.\nBackground Check\nRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check\nRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation\nRequired 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.\nRequired for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical\nBenefits\nBenefits 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.\nStock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)\nPaid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.\nDependent 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. Please check with your recruiter for more details. \nEqual Employment Opportunity\nBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. 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. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.\nAffirmative Action and Disability Accommodation\nApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. 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