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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 diverse 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, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for developing rocket engine manufacturing processes. As a Valves Manufacturing Engineer, you will translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional 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 build sequences and schedules. As an integral member of the team, you will conduct DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test to 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! Special Mentions: * Shifts available: Weekend Shift Friday-Sunday * Relocation provided * Travel expected up to 0-20% of the time Responsibilities: * Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing process: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, integration, and refurbishment * Closely manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process * Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing * Develop process control measures and evaluation through statistical analysis * Define and support repair and rework activities * Design, procure, install, and integrate custom manufacturing tooling and equipment * Collaborate with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure that hardware and equipment are manufactured, processed, packaged, and delivered properly, on time, and budget * Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions * Design proper material handling and packaging to protect hardware throughout the build and test process * Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the entire build and test process Qualifications: * BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university * Minimum 3 years direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience * Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and manufacturing * Hands experience in hardware manufacturing (i.e. castings, forgings, additively manufactured components, welding, machining, cleaning, non-destructive testing methods, tight tolerance assembly, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, and Manufacturing Execution Systems/Software) * Proven experience and successful track record of completing manufacturing projects * Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc) * Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization * Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion * Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfull