Manufacturing Engineer - Early Career (Start ASAP)

Join Blue Origin’s Operations team to support manufacturing engineering for safe, reusable space vehicles in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, optimizing, and implementing manufacturing processes and systems.
• Integrating materials and processes, production planning, quality control, and operations.
• Collaborating with design and systems engineering teams.
• Translating engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into functional hardware for test, qualification, and flight.
• Improving quality, reducing cost, and optimizing build sequences.
• Creating, interpreting, and modifying work instructions and routings for technicians and material planning.
• Working as part of a team of specialists, technicians, and engineers across multiple business units and locations.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• B.S. degree or higher in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, aerospace engineering, or related field earned within the last year, able to start by Fall 2026.
• Demonstrated ability in component fabrication, precision assembly, and testing using various methods and materials.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, work instructions, and test procedures.
• Relevant internship/co-op or hands-on experience demonstrating technical skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain professional relationships, and support a culture of inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on rapid development programs.
• Flexible, adaptable, and self-driven with minimal direction.

Desired qualifications include:

• Experience in fabrication, machining, rate production, brazing, or machining processes.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as Creo, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
• Understanding of torque theory, strength of materials, static/dynamic loads, and vibrations.
• Participation in production flow and process optimization, including prototyping and development.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Ability to write clear work instructions and interpret technical documents.
• Familiarity with tooling design and use in manufacturing.
• Experience assessing and optimizing manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality.
• Basic coding skills (e.g., Python) for process automation or data analysis.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for Colorado applicants: $69,015 - $96,621; Washington applicants: $75,289 - $105,404; other locations may vary.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Up to four weeks paid time off annually plus up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Potential eligibility for bonuses and additional benefits depending on role and job level.

How to Apply

Include internship, co-curricular, and research experience in your resume, along with relevant programming languages used. If you lack professional experience with a tool, include relevant coursework demonstrating preparation for the role. Indicate preferred work location in your application.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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