Manufacturing Engineer Lvl. III – Test Operations Maintenance, CPV & Component Refurbishment

BLUE ORIGIN

Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Cleaning, Passivation, and Verification at Blue Origin. Responsible for maintaining test operations and refurbishing components in Huntsville, AL and West Texas.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing engineering processes, including the development of work instructions and SOPs, while driving continuous improvement initiatives and effective collaboration across engineering teams. Proficient in fluid component refurbishment, cleaning, and validation procedures, with strong analytical and communication skills.

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Manufacturing Engineering ProcessesWork Instructions DevelopmentRoot Cause AnalysisFluid Component RefurbishmentContinuous Improvement Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing EngineeringTest EngineeringConfiguration ManagementSOP DevelopmentRoot Cause AnalysisFluid Component CleaningNon-Destructive TestingProcess Flow VisualizationHardware FabricationInstrumentation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeJiraConfluenceERPMRPCMMS

Industry Keywords

CPVGround Support EquipmentKaizenProcess Flow MappingCleanliness SpecsFluid System RequirementsSurface TreatmentValidation ProceduresConfiguration ControlTraceability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain manufacturing engineering processes, work instructions, and SOPs for CPV and ground system component activities (proof, disassembly, refurbishment, cleaning, reassembly, leak testing, functional checkout) across our Huntsville and West Texas facilities
Own creation, release, and configuration management of work orders driving test stand component refurbishment (valves, filters, regulators, gauges, etc.), ground support equipment, and test article cleaning flows
Shape and improve cleaning, passivation, verification, and refurbishment processes to meet cleanliness specs, fluid system requirements, and industry standards
Source, specify, and procure tooling, fixturing, and equipment for CPV and component lab operations, including new test capability builds in West Texas
Disposition non-conformances and, when escapes occur, drive recovery, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Champion continuous improvement (kaizen, process flow mapping, standard work) across CPV and component lab environments, partnering with technicians to capture and scale effective practices
Collaborate with design, quality, materials, and test engineering teams to deliver manufacturability, cleanability, and refurbish-ability of hardware moving through these facilities
Mentor junior engineers and technicians, shape department-level standards, and strengthen ERP/MRP/CMMS workflows for sharper work order management, configuration control, and traceability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field from an accredited university, or equivalent experience
5+ years of manufacturing or test engineering experience
Hands-on experience with hardware fabrication or handling activities such as cleaning, passivation, assembly, integration, instrumentation, non-destructive testing, leak testing, or fluid component refurbishment
Experience developing work instructions, SOPs, and manufacturing/process documentation
Experience with configuration management, requirements management, and change processes
Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action activities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven track record to work effectively with technicians, engineers, and leadership
Direct experience with fluid component and system cleaning, surface treatment, and validation procedures
Experience with visualizing process flows and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
Familiarity with AI tools and their application in a manufacturing or processing environment
Strong digital literacy (MS Office, Jira, Confluence)
Must be eligible to gain access to Redstone Arsenal
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.

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
Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed