Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling And Gse - Terawave

Blue Origin

Base: $112,059.00 - $156,882.60; bonus/equity: not...
7+ years production-focused manufacturing engineering experience
Precision fixture and tooling design expertise
Asme y14.5 gd&t and tolerance stack-up analysis
This role is part of the TeraWave program developing next-generation optical telescopes for space-based laser communication terminals operating in medium Earth orbit

Job Summary

  • This role is part of the TeraWave program developing next-generation optical telescopes for space-based laser communication terminals operating in medium Earth orbit.
  • The successful candidate will own the full lifecycle of production tooling and ground support equipment, bridging the gap between design engineering and the production floor.
  • Blue Origin offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, and a 401(k) match up to 5%.

Matching Summary

This role is part of the TeraWave program developing next-generation optical telescopes for space-based laser communication terminals operating in medium Earth orbit.

Salary

Base: $112,059.00 - $156,882.60; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 5%, paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years production-focused manufacturing engineering experience
  • Precision fixture and tooling design expertise
  • ASME Y14.5 GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
  • Hands-on CAD proficiency (Creo, NX, or SolidWorks)
  • DFM/DFA leadership and process optimization
  • SPC, GR&R, and statistical process control implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with sensitive optical component assembly
  • Space qualification and protoflight-to-production transition
  • Cleanroom contamination control protocol knowledge
  • Lean Six Sigma certification or application
  • Additive manufacturing for rapid tooling prototyping
  • Vibration and thermal vacuum test fixture design

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering
  • 7+ years in production-focused manufacturing engineering for precision hardware
  • US citizenship, permanent resident status, or refugee/asylee status required

Work Rights

Must be US citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

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