Manufacturing Engineer II - Turbomachinery
blueorigin · Huntsville, AL · United States · On-site
Posted Oct 1, 2026
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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.
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!
As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of guides, you will be responsible for developing new rocket engine turbomachinery component manufacturing and assembly processes. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional turbomachinery hardware ready for test, qualification, and flight. Throughout the manufacturing process, you will also identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize the build sequence and schedules of applicable hardware and equipment. As an integral member of the team, you will conduct DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test and accelerate the pace of rocket engine development.
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.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Develop new turbomachinery component manufacturing processes
Drive and enhance turbomachinery assembly processes
Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware
Define how to prepare turbopumps for test, qualification, and flight
Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule
Conduct DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test
Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, integration, and refurbishment
Closely lead manufacturing and build sequences, and support schedule development of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process
Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing
Develop process control measures and evaluation through…