Manufacturing Engineer (Welding) III

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Blue Origin provides spaceflight services including orbital launch, lunar transport, satellite deployment, and suborbital tourism using advanced reusable rocket technology.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Welding) III who will be responsible for working closely with engineering design and company leadership to support all manufacturing efforts and equipment related to building various spaceflight systems.

Education Level

• BSc Degree or higher in mechanical, aerospace, or industrial engineering or another relevant field.

Work Experience

• 15+ years of relevant experience. Relevant internship experience or relevant extracurricular activities may count as years of experience.
• Experience interpreting NDT/NDE results (such as UT, RT, PT).
• Experience with at least one of the following processes: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Orbital Tube Welding (OTW), Laser Beam Welding (LBW), Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), and Brazing.
• Experienced in repair and rework activities
• Experienced with 3D CAD software, 2D and 3D engineering drawings.
• Experience with manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly processes, work order creation/management, BOM structures, and quality control.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the system design team to ensure process improvements are implemented through Engineering Change Requests (ECR) to improve manufacturability and reduce NCs.
• Knowledgeable in Aluminum, Titanium, corrosion, Fusion Welding, or metallic materials.
• Lead efforts in isolating NC parts and assemblies.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts, review NDT results, and dispositioning of non-conforming (NC) weld-related issues – preferably on addressing cracks, spatter, inclusion, undercut, incomplete penetration/fusion, etc., type of defects – through detailed work instructions.
• Perform hands-on engineering and liaison role between our design, test, operations, and manufacturing customers.
• Provide design for manufacturability review of vehicle designs, and make recommendations to improve quality, simplify operations, and reduce cost.
• Provide direct support to the production team in a fast-paced environment by performing any/all of the following:
• Provide technical expertise on structural subsystems in collaboration with other subsystem Manufacturing Engineers and Design Engineers.
• Support maintenance activities for fielded vehicles as required, leading up to a launch.
• Support the manufacturing floor in assembly and installation, compliance with engineering requirements, discrepancy resolution, and component acceptance testing.
• Supports products through design and operational gated reviews by evaluating and aiding in the development of required artifacts.
• Take ownership of product quality, establishing procedures and processes to support continuous improvement.
• Lead efforts to identify and resolve the Root Cause of vehicle non-conformances through Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA)-
• Lead DFMA & PFMEA analysis at part, assembly, and system levels to improve build sequence, manufacturing processes, layout development, and feedback loop between design, build, and test.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the product lifecycle.
• Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed.
• Familiarity with common Non-Destructive Test, including visual, dye penetrant, ultrasound, x-ray, CT scan, Eddy Current, XRF scan.
• Project management skills and strong coordination to track, manage, and prioritize multiple simultaneous tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle small and large projects with internal and external customers.
• Strong written, personal, and computer skills. Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at the executive leadership level and on the shop floor.
• Working knowledge of common aerospace or military standards
• Working knowledge of structural mechanics principles, including but not limited to load path distribution, strength of materials, and how to interpret finite element analysis (FEA).

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience and understanding of aerospace fusion welding processes in stainless steel, nickel, titanium, and aluminum materials.
• Master of Science in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related
• Hands-on machining/welding experience (FSW preferred, TIG/GTA acceptable.)
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma processes and implementation.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred)
• Working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Working knowledge of Rigging Hardware (ASME 30.26)
• Working knowledge of welding standards (AWS D17.1)

Work Environment

• Exposure to heat, fumes, and noise
• Fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Precision welding on aerospace components
• Strict safety protocols enforced
• Team collaboration required

Benefits/Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short/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 and allow employees to share in company results.

Employer’s Statement

Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.