Lunar Operations - Manufacturing Engineer I (early Career)

Manufacturing Engineer

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 dynamic Manufacturing Engineers to join our Operations team at Blue Origin. In this pooled role, you will lead the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing systems, ensure stringent quality control throughout production, and optimize supply chain logistics specific to Production/Operations. As a core member of our lunar manufacturing team, you'll collaborate with cross-functional partners to streamline operations, reduce costs, and advance production timelines—directly contributing to Blue Origin's continued innovation and excellence in aerospace engineering.

This is a pooling requisition for current and anticipated openings across multiple Lunar teams, shifts, and locations. Candidates will be matched to the right roles as needs are identified.

Position Details

• Shifts: Mon-Fri (6am-2:30pm)
• Location: Kent, WA
• Relocation: Available
• Travel: Up to 10% for training and support activities

Key Responsibilities

• Support the industrialization of new products in areas such as solar arrays, integration and test, avionics, structures, and lunar hardware.
• Contribute to design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and design for test (DFT) of critical components and assemblies.
• Translate engineering requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes that support our mission to build a road to space.
• Collaborate closely with design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and production teams.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, and inspection plans.
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and methods such as composites, precision machining, additive manufacturing, and advanced assembly.
• Support root cause analysis of process or product non-conformances and implement corrective actions to ensure reliability and performance.
• Ensure all work aligns with applicable quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001).
• Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation of new production lines and equipment.
• Identify and execute opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction.

Team Focus & Domain Specialties

The Lunar Operations Core Components Manufacturing Engineering team ensures the successful transformation of complex lunar system designs into manufacturable, high-reliability products. You'll innovate tooling, equipment, and systems that convert raw materials into mission-ready hardware capable of withstanding the challenges of the lunar environment.

This pooled requisition covers roles with specialties in:

• Avionics Hardware: Manufacturing internally fabricated controllers, cameras, radar systems, and antennas.
• Tooling & Ground Support Equipment: Designing and building internal tooling, fixtures, and ground support equipment to enable advanced manufacturing and assembly.
• Structures & Mechanisms: Supporting structural hardware, mechanisms, and assembly processes for lunar applications.
• Advanced Manufacturing Technologies: Implementing practices like composites, additive manufacturing, and advanced metrology.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university
• 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role
• 1+ years of experience creating English work instructions
• Able to work second shift and flexible to move shifts or support extended hours as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering experience within aerospace or other high-reliability industries
• Hands-on fabrication and assembly experience (especially relevant to avionics, structures, mechanisms, or tooling)
• Working understanding of mechanical design and GD&T
• Experience with Bill-of-Materials (BOM) and BOM reconciliation
• Familiarity with quality and safety standards (AS9100, ISO 9001)
• Master's degree (relevant field)
• Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and EVMS experience
• Experience in designing, building, commissioning, and troubleshooting tooling, fixtures, and automation systems
• Knowledge of fabrication processes (machining, welding, composites and assembly)
• Familiarity with PLM/MRP systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.)
• Involvement in New Product Introduction (NPI), IPT requirements generation, and Interface Control Model (ICM) development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with teams, customers, and suppliers
• Experience with manufacturing automation, digital work instructions, and advanced metrology (CMM, laser scanning)
• Ability to work onsite in a fast-paced production environment
• Demonstrated commitment to world-class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction

Compensation Range for: $73,095.00-$102,333.00 WA applicants. Other site ranges may differ.

Culture Statement: Don'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.

Export Control Regulations: Applicants 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.

Background Check: Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check. Required 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. Required 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 (CDL drivers only), 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 physical.

Benefits 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. Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Blue 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