Manufacturing Engineer I – Early Career

BLUE ORIGIN

. Provide technical expertise and leadership skills to positively impact safe human spaceflight .

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama, Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical expertise and leadership skills to positively impact safe human spaceflight
Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight
Improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequence throughout the manufacturing process
Create, interpret, and modify work instructions and routings to convey procedures to technicians and trigger material planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree or higher in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering and Aerospace Engineering or related field
Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026
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
Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs
Flexible and adaptable mindset
Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction
Desired: Experience in fabrication, machining, and rate production, including hands-on skills with processes like brazing or machining
Ability to use industry-standard CAD tools (such as Creo, CATIA, or SolidWorks) to design or interpret engineering drawings and models
Understanding of core concepts including torque theory, strength of materials, static/dynamic loads, and vibrations
Participation in production flow and process optimization projects, including early lifecycle prototyping and development
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
Ability to write clear work instructions and interpret technical documents and engineering drawings
Familiarity with design and use of tooling in manufacturing settings
Involvement in assessing and optimizing manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality
Basic coding ability (for example, Python) to support process automation or data analysis

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringmanufacturing engineeringindustrial engineeringAerospace Engineeringcomponent fabricationprecision assemblytesting methodsCAD toolsLean ManufacturingSix Sigma

Soft Skills

technical expertiseleadership skillsability to earn trustpositive relationshipsteamworkflexibilityadaptabilityself-drivencommunicationproblem-solving