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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.
Process Development Engineer II -
Join Blue Origin's mission to lower the cost of access to space and enable millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. In this entry-level role, you will help design, develop, prototype, and qualify automated manufacturing processes that produce launch vehicle hardware. You will build industrial robot-based process-qualification cells, run Design of Experiments on production alloys, drive first-article proofs, and transition qualified processes to production. You will work alongside senior process development engineers and collaborate daily with design, controls / software, manufacturing, quality, and operations.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, prototype, and qualify automated manufacturing processes (welding, inspection, machining, additive) for launch vehicle structures, propulsion, and integration systems.
Design and execute Design of Experiments on production alloys to characterize capability, define operating windows, and lock in production parameters.
Drive first-article proofs and low-rate initial production runs . Author qualification packages per applicable industry standards (AWS / ASME for welding, ASTM / AMS for NDT).
Build and commission automated cells : weld robots, inspection robots, and robot-tended CNC and laser cells. Design or specify end-effectors, fixturing, and workholding. Program robots and CNC motion. Integrate machine vision and force sensing.
Author requirements documents, process specs, DoE reports, qualification packages, and work instructions .
Collaborate across design, controls / software, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and operations. Represent the automation and process perspective at Design Gated Reviews.
Investigate root causes when a weld fails acceptance, a scan misses a defect, or a part flunks inspection. Drive corrective action back into the process window, fixture, or acceptance criterion.
Follow and enforce safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Welding Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
B.S. plus 0 to 2 years of experience (internships, co-ops, and relevant academic / project work count) in process development, process qualification, manufacturing engineering, CNC machining, or automation / robotics. Any manufacturing industry applies.
Hands-on build experience from a lab, shop, maker space, competition team, research project, or internship.
Proficiency in 3D CAD (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
Foundational knowledge of manufacturing processes: welding, non-destructive inspection, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, assembly.
Foundational knowledge of at least one alloy family (aluminum, titanium, nickel, stainless) and how its properties drive process selection.
Foundational understanding of Design of Experiments, statistical analysis, and process capability (Cp / Cpk).
Exposure to industrial automation, robotics, or CNC machining through coursework, projects, or internships.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and industry standards.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Must meet U.S. export control eligibility (citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).
Desired Experience
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