Product Development Engineer III - New Glenn

Application close date: 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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. As a Product and Process Development Engineer of a skilled team of problem-solvers, collaborators, and doers you will work to develop hardware from concept to production ready for testing, qualification, and flight. Throughout the hardware development cycle, you will also work to identify, develop, and deploy methods and tool and processes to improve quality, reduce cost, and manufacturability. As an integral member of the team, you will work closely to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test and accelerate the pace of rocket development. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise and leadership skills to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities: Develop high-level manufacturing plans that clearly define the flow of components and systems through the manufacturing process: fabrication, assembly, test, integration, and refurbishment, etc... Provide Design for Manufacturability and Producibility input to the design teams for component, assembly and systems Work with design in the development of prototype and qualification hardware and tooling to improve and qualify new or existing designs. Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing equipment and tools Work with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware and equipment are developed, produced, and delivered on time and on budget meeting requirements Identify and deploy new technologies and processes that will improve quality, reduce cost, and improve output. Support hardware transition from development to production, including first article and qualification units Identify and implement continuous improvement projects to improve safety, efficiency, quality and reduce cycle time, defects, and waste in the early production environment. Periodic travel to collaborate with production, engineering, management staff, and suppliers/vendors to support the development and production of New Glenn components, assemblies and integration. Qualifications: BS degree or higher in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineer, or related field 5 Years experience as a Manufacturing/Materials/Process/engineer Proven experience with aerospace hardware, assembly, and manufacturing systems. Knowledge and experience in CNC machining, forming, drilling and assembly of aerospace and high precision components. Proven experience with large scale assemblies and fabrication Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced varied team in a target rich environment. Experience working in a product design or manufacturing environment Experience with testing and qualification of hardware for flight applications A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of varied skills across large geographic distances Outstanding interpersonal and analytical skills and a proven track record to drive sophisticated projects Experience interacting with aerospace suppliers, including on-site engineering audits, technical interchanges, supplier qualifications and statistical process controls Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, and MS Office Products. Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $108,795.00-$152,311.95 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. 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Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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