Process Engineer III – Polymer Additive Manufacturing

Company

Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

Mission

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 looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for designing & troubleshooting Additive Material (AM) polymer 3D printing of components for use in Investment Casting (IC)
• Disposition of non-conformances (NC’s) for rework/repair/scrap
• Continuous improvement and clarification of written instructions for processing of polymer AM components
• Statistically analyze and understand print-related dimensional and surface finish process data into useful summary reports using Excel®/Minitab®/JMP type applications.  Interpret data for continuous process improvements to maximize Quality and reduce cost
• Collaborate with internal and external customers on quality related concerns; develop and present training materials to build quality awareness
• Demonstrate self-motivation and initiative, as well as ability to work in team environments
• Responsible for implementing timely, cost-effective solutions to resolve manufacturing roadblocks
• Execute aggressive timeline schedules for project execution
• Interface with other engineers and hourly operations personnel to ensure projects fit the demonstrated manufacturing requirement
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Profile

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role
• Experience with design for Polymer AM printing, specifically Stereolithography (SLA)
• Experience in production environment. Aerospace, space launch, or military or commercial aviation preferred
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 Quality Management System and/or related quality systems and programs
• Strong capability and understanding with proven success of RCCA tools
• Safely work with hazardous systems, chemicals, and materials using the proper PPE
• 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.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Climb ladders and stairs
  • Lift and carry 50 lbs to waist level for limited durations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Versed in Materialise Magics software
• Direct experience with manufacturing investment castings
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certificate or deep understanding of lean methodologies
• B.S. in engineering with 7+ years of relevant Quality or Engineering experience
• Experience mining data SQL, Redshift, Redash, Databricks
• Quality assurance experience in rocket engine production environment
• Relevant experience in transitioning a product from development, through production to operations
• Shown experience in transitioning a product from development, through production to operations
• QMS audit experience and quality performance measurement analysis capabilities

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $102,721.00-$143,809.05