Manufacturing Engineer II/III/Sr - Machined Parts

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the 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. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers and technical specialists, you will serve as the primary Design for Manufacturability (DFM) partner for machined parts, providing early, actionable feedback that reduces machining cycle time and cost while improving quality and repeatability. You will translate engineering intent (models, drawings, and configurations) into robust machining plans and shop-floor documentation, and you will support process qualification and issue resolution from first-article through sustained builds.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided

• Travel expected up to 5% of the time

• Shifts available: 1st | Mon-Fri (8am-5pm)

• Location: Space Coast, FL

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead DFM feedback for machined parts to reduce cycle time and cost by optimizing tolerances, datum schemes, feature geometry, surface finish callouts, material selection, and inspection approach prior to design release.

• Partner with Design Engineering and stakeholders to influence part architecture and requirements early, ensuring machinability, inspection, and clear acceptance criteria.

• Develop CNC machining process plans for complex hardware, including operation sequencing, machine assignments, fixturing and work holding concepts, tooling selection, and cutting parameters for milling/turning/multi-axis/grinding/EDM.

• Translate models, drawings, and configurations into clear, executable manufacturing work instructions, setup sheets, and tool lists that enable repeatable execution across shifts.

• Define machining strategy and collaborate with CAM programmers to standardize approaches and optimize toolpaths for cycle time, tool life, surface finish, and dimensional capability.

• Perform drawing reviews and provide manufacturing approval input to ensure requirements are achievable, cost-effective, and unambiguous.

• Support repair/rework planning for machined components, including disposition support, process definition, and standardized methods where applicable

• Lead machining-related nonconformance investigations (dimensional, surface finish, tool breakage, metallurgical damage), execute root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions/process improvements.

• Evaluate/select machining equipment and work holding solutions as needed to enable long-term throughput and cost targets.

• Support automation and modernization efforts like probing/on-machine measurement, adaptive machining, and tool management to reduce variability and non-value-added work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering with a machining focus, CNC process engineering, or CNC applications engineering.

• Demonstrated experience providing DFM guidance for machined parts, including tolerance/datum optimization and cost/cycle-time trade studies.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and translate requirements into machining and inspection plans.

• Experience developing and improving manufacturing work instructions and shop-floor documentation (set-up sheets, tool lists, process notes).

• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action for machining-related quality issues.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with Design, Quality, Metrology/Inspection, and Manufacturing Operations.

• Ability to safely work within an industrial/manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of CNC machining process engineering experience for aerospace or other high-reliability hardware.

• Experience machining nickel-based superalloys (Inconel) stainless steels, or titanium; familiarity with tool life management for difficult-to-machine materials.

• Proficiency with CAM software with ability to define programming strategy and review tool paths, even if not the primary programmer.

• Experience with in-process probing/on-machine measurement, adaptive machining, high-speed machining strategies, and/or automation-enabled machining cells.

• Fixture and work holding design experience for thin-wall or distortion-sensitive components.

• Lean Six Sigma training or certification and demonstration of cycle-time and cost reduction results.

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, 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

• 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent 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.

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 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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