Job Description
Application Close Date 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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. We invite you to be a part of our Space Resources Program. This initiative is at the forefront of developing In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) technologies, destined for the Moon and beyond. If you're passionate about our mission and are looking to make a meaningful contribution, you might just be the ideal candidate to join our innovative, and forward-thinking team. As a Hardware Integration Engineer III focused on Integration & Assembly, you will lead how we design and build complex mechanical assemblies, from early prototyping and build strategy through technology demonstration, mission deployment, and full‑rate production. You will define assembly plans, tooling, and inspection strategies that make builds simple, reliable, and cost‑effective. You will work hands‑on with machining, waterjet, laser, and EDM processes to bridge design intent and production reality, ensuring our hardware is built safely, correctly, and efficiently the first time and every time. Responsibilities Own end‑to‑end assembly planning for complex mechanical and electromechanical hardware including maintaining the environment, including build sequence, station layout, takt/cycle time targets, and integration workflows. Design and improve assembly steps, fixtures, tools, and line layouts to optimize ergonomics, safety, throughput, and right‑first‑time quality. Develop clear, unambiguous work instructions, visual aids, and standard work packages for technicians and assemblers. Define tolerances, datum schemes, and inspection plans; perform tolerance stack‑ups and validate that parts, assemblies, and processes meet requirements. Collaborate with design engineering to select appropriate manufacturing processes (machining, waterjet, laser, EDM, etc.) and drive Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFA) into new and existing designs. Partner with internal and external suppliers to develop, qualify, and document manufacturing processes, including process capability, control plans, and acceptance criteria. Lead structured root‑cause analysis and corrective action (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, 5‑Why) to resolve production issues and nonconformances; drive systemic fixes that improve yield, quality, and cycle time. Analyze build data and metrics to identify constraints, reduce variability, and increase throughput; implement changes using a data‑driven approach. Ensure configuration control of tooling, work instructions, and assembly processes in coordination with Design, Quality, and Configuration Management. Support build readiness and launch of new products and major design changes, including process development, first‑article builds, and manufacturing validations. Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across disciplines (Design, Quality, Supply Chain, Test) to ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable production. Work closely with Shipping/Receiving and Inventory teams to ensure parts are properly received, inspected, cleaned, kitted, and staged to support build plans and minimize line shortages or delays. Use MRP/ERP systems to develop and maintain routings, production schedules, and part/assembly tracking; align material availability, capacity, and work orders with integration and assembly plans. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering supporting integration and/or assembly of complex mechanical or electromechanical hardware. Demonstrated experience planning and executing assembly processes, including defining build sequences, fixtures/tooling, and detailed work instructions. Strong DFM/DFA skills and proficiency with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance analysis for multi‑component assemblies. Hands‑on experience with machining, waterjet, laser, and EDM processes, including how process capabilities influence tolerances, fixturing, and ins