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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.Position Specific Details
Available Shifts: A | Mon-Fri (6am-2:30pm), B | Mon-Fri (2pm-10:30pm) C | Fri-Sun (6am-6:30pm)
Teams with openings: Machine Shop, Cable Harnessing Shop, AMF & Spin Forming
Location: Space Coast, FL
Relocation: Available
Qualifications:
Highschool, GED or equivalent.
3+ years direct manufacturing planning or manufacturing build support experience
Hardware manufacturing experience with structures, fluid systems, mechanical systems, or avionics systems, including but not limited to: assembly, integration, instrumentation, cleaning, non-destructive testing, leak testing, machining, welding, surface coatings, harness/cable routings, or composite structures.
Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: fabrication, assembly, test, integration, and refurbishment.
Need an understanding of CNC Machining process and interest to learn various CNC fabrication processes, equipment and fixturing required for the role.
Closely manage quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process.
Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing.
Define and support repair and rework activities.
Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions.
Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware throughout the build and test process.
Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process.
Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T.
Experience prioritizing hardware procurement and fabrication and communicating these priorities to the team.
Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc).
Ability to develop processes compliant to industry quality systems such as AS9100.
Extremely customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills.
A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a 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.
Desired:
Experience with aircraft, launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellite development, production, or operations
Proficient in writing work instructions at a high pace.
Self-directed and able to balance several tasks at once
Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E & Catia preferred).
Must be physically able to:
Support production floor activities.
Climb stairs and work in small areas.
Lift and carry 40 lbs.
Don’t meet every single requirement? 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 a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
Skills Required
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- 3+ years of direct manufacturing planning or manufacturing build support experience
- Hardware manufacturing experience with structures, fluid systems, mechanical systems, or avionics systems
- Experience with manufacturing processes including assembly, integration, instrumentation, cleaning, non-destructive testing, leak testing, machining, welding, surface coatings, harness or cable routing, or composite structures
- Ability to develop manufacturing work instructions for fabrication, assembly, testing, integration, and refurbishment
- Understanding of CNC machining processes and willingness to learn CNC fabrication processes, equipment, and fixturing
- Ability to manage quality, build sequence, and hardware schedules throughout manufacturing
- Ability to review engineering drawings and provide final manufacturing approval
- Ability to define and support repair and rework activities
- Root-cause analysis and corrective-action experience for nonconformances and escapes
- Ability to design material handling and packaging methods to protect hardware
- Ability to manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree
- Understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing fundamentals, including working knowledge of GD&T
- Experience prioritizing hardware procurement and fabrication
- Strong written, technical, software, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience with CAD, scheduling, issue tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to develop processes compliant with quality systems such as AS9100
- Ability to work cooperatively with diverse teams across large geographic distances
- Ability to support production-floor activities, climb stairs, work in small areas, and lift and carry 40 pounds
- U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, refugee admission, or asylum status
- Experience with aircraft, launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellite development, production, or operations
- Proficiency writing work instructions at a high pace
- Self-directed ability to balance multiple tasks
- Proficiency with 3D CAD programs, preferably Creo Pro/E and CATIA
Blue Origin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Blue Origin and has not been reviewed or approved by Blue Origin.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is offered through a major national carrier with PPO and HDHP options, broad networks, virtual care, and in‑network preventive care fully covered. Feedback suggests the medical, dental, and vision setup is straightforward and comprehensive.
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Retirement Support — A simple 401(k) structure matches a set portion of employee contributions each pay period, making savings predictable. Feedback suggests this match is a consistent pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO accrues to roughly four weeks annually and most federal holidays are observed, with some years including additional floating days. Feedback suggests time‑off breadth is a notable part of the package, even as details can vary by role and year.
Blue Origin Insights
What We Do
Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes that humanity will need to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue is working on this today by developing partially and fully reusable launch vehicles that are safe, low cost and serve the needs of all civil, commercial and defense customers.
