Liaison Engineer – Composite Structures III (BC Shift) New Glenn

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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 hardworking passionate and accomplished team you will provide on-the-floor engineering support own resolution of build issues and drive continuous improvement across the production system. You will leverage your structural and manufacturing knowledge to protect configuration improve yield and flow and ensure hardware readiness for test and flight. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation may be provided
• This is an off-shift position supporting either nights or weekends or both. Schedule is open to negotiation but at least 50% nights or weekend support should be expected.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary engineering liaison for Payload Accommodations (PA) hardware including large composite structures as well as composite and metallic components subassemblies and installations supporting hardware on the production floor coordinating across design manufacturing quality test and operations.
• Own the Material Review Board (MRB) disposition of nonconformances concessions and repair plans for PA hardware in partnership with responsible design engineers.
• Lead triage root cause analysis and corrective actions for build issues escapes and test anomalies affecting hardware builds.
• Support daily production operations: respond to line stop issues triage defects review test data and clear blockers to maintain- schedule while protecting safety and quality.
• Coordinate with design owners to implement Engineering Change Requests (ECRs/ECOs) for PA hardware; Provide feedback to improve drawings models instructions and specifications.
• Analyze and monitor production defects and test escapes to identify trends; drive systemic improvements to reduce rework scrap cycle time and risk.
• Support readiness reviews RCCAs and anomaly boards by preparing and presenting clear technical content related to PA hardware.
• Maintain and communicate status of key production risks mitigations and process improvements for PA hardware.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians on build intent inspection criteria and acceptable conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of relevant experience in production test or sustaining engineering for aerospace structures launch vehicles or aircraft including significant experience with composites structures.
• Hands-on experience supporting hardware on a production floor including direct interaction with technicians quality and manufacturing engineering.
• Working knowledge of metallic and composite structural design and behavior (primary/secondary structure and installs mechanisms coatings) and associated fabrication processes (AFP cure sandwich composites composite trim and drill secondary bonding and repairs).
• Experience reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings 3D models (Creo/Windchill or CATIA preferred) and work instructions.
• Familiarity with structural analysis fundamentals and failure modes (yielding buckling fatigue fracture bearing) sufficient to assess disposition and repair for metallics and composite.
• Demonstrated ability to disposition nonconformances and repairs in a fast-paced production environment for metallic and composite structural designs
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience leading cross-functional root cause and corrective action efforts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work cross -functionally with technicians engineers and leadership.
• Ability to work full-time on site and support off-shift or weekend coverage as required by production needs.
• Must be a U.S. citizen U.S. permanent resident (green card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with large structural sandwich composites and associated installs
• Metallic/composite analysis and/or repair experience
• Experience with MRB authority nonconformance systems and configuration management in a regulated aerospace environment. Prior liaison or production support engineering role working daily with manufacturing and test operations.
• Background in design-for-manufacturability lean manufacturing and continuous improvement for complex assemblies.
• Experience supporting readiness for structural and acceptance testing of tanks and large structures.
• Demonstrated success influencing design and process changes to improve quality cost and schedule in production.

Culture Statement

Dont meet all desired requirements Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical dental vision basic and supplemental life insurance paid parental leave short and long-term disability 401(k) with a company match of up to 5% and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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