Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Lunar - A Shift - Pumps

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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. We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Pumps Manufacturing Engineering team at Blue Origin. This role will lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for internally fabricated pumps critical to lunar missions and space exploration systems. The ideal candidate will bridge design engineering and production operations by translating pump design requirements into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes while providing ongoing technical support to production teams. You will drive design for manufacturability (DFM) initiatives, develop manufacturing documentation, and ensure production readiness for complex pump assemblies used in Lunar vehicles. This position requires deep technical expertise in pump manufacturing combined with strong operational support capabilities to enable reliable, high-quality production.

Position Specific Details:

• Shifts: A | Mon-Fri (7am-3:30pm)
• Location: Seattle, WA
• Relocation: Available
• Potential travel up to 10% of the time for training and other support activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Development:Lead industrialization of pump designs from development through production readiness, creating manufacturing processes for pump components, assemblies, and testing procedures
• Manufacturing Documentation:Develop detailed work instructions, process flows, tooling specifications, and inspection plans specific to pump fabrication and assembly operations
• Design for Manufacturability:Collaborate with design engineering to optimize pump designs for manufacturing feasibility, cost, and quality during design reviews (PDR, CDR, PRR)
• Production Support:Provide technical troubleshooting and process optimization support to production teams, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for pump manufacturing issues
• Tooling & Equipment:Design and specify manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and assembly equipment required for pump production operations
• Process Validation:Conduct process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation activities for new pump manufacturing lines and equipment
• Continuous Improvement:Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and quality enhancements in pump manufacturing processes
• Technology Implementation:Evaluate and deploy new manufacturing technologies (precision machining, additive

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