• Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule
• Collaborate, review, and give feedback of rocket engine valve and mechanism designs while working closely with designers of all backgrounds and expertise
• Develop and continuously improve testing operations for acceptance testing and routine development testing operations
• Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment and tooling
• Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware
• Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define manufacturing processes
• Conduct DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test
• Define and support repair and rework activities for valve hardware
• Collaborate with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware and equipment is manufactured, processed, packaged, and delivered properly, on time, and on budget
• Author dispositions when non-conformances and escapes are identified. Then perform root cause analyses and deploy corrective actions.
• Lead hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering from an accredited university
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment supporting constantly evolving design iterations
• Understanding of valves and mechanisms, preferably in aerospace applications
• Demonstrated ability in component fabrication, precision assembly, and testing using a variety of methods, techniques, and materials
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
• Strong aptitude for mechanical system design and hands-on fabrication experience
• Experience with designing, measuring, modifying, and monitoring processes
• Comfortable working with computers and engineering software
• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and project management skills, particularly in regards to attention to detail
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Other site ranges may differ

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.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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.

Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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Benefits

Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 5% company match.

Paid Time Off: Provides up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to 14 holidays

Discretionary bonus programs