Manufacturing Engineer – Business Process Management at Blue Origin in Space Coast, FL

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 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. We are seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Engineer – Business Process Management to join our New Glenn Manufacturing Engineering (ME) team at Blue Origin. This role will drive manufacturing engineering excellence by standardizing ME workflows, championing enterprise automation and digital tool adoption, eliminating recurring and non-value-added (NVA) tasks, and building a robust ME knowledge management ecosystem. The ideal candidate is results-driven, systems-minded, and passionate about building scalable processes that empower engineering teams to deliver high-quality products at scale. As part of a hardworking team of engineers and technical specialists, you will lead the standardization, automation, and knowledge-management initiatives that define how New Glenn Manufacturing Engineering operates. You will own the development of standardized ME processes and documentation, drive integration of enterprise tools (Jules, Windchill, Creo Illustrate, Clear to Build), and build the systems and metrics that provide visibility into ME performance and continuous improvement. This role is crucial to reducing cycle time, improving engineering productivity, and enabling data-driven execution in support of mission success. Position Specific Details Shifts: 1st | Mon–Fri (8am–5pm) Locations: Space Coast, FL Relocation: Available Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and continuously improve standardized ME processes, documentation templates, and best practices. Enhance work order quality and consistency by enforcing standard procedures and providing structured guidance on standard notes, drawing requirements, and process specifications. Increase visibility and traceability of ME actions Standardize and improve mBOM management within MRP systems. Proactively identify, evaluate, and integrate new digital and automation tools into daily ME operations. Serve as a subject matter expert and trainer for emerging enterprise platforms, including Creo Illustrate. Accelerate adoption of AI-driven solutions for work order generation and advanced data visualization to enable informed, data-driven decision-making. Advocate for and drive ongoing tool usability improvements to support standardization and efficiency. Identify, automate, and streamline frequently recurring, manual, or non-value-added ME tasks. Standardize common tasks and eliminate non-essential work using digital tools, scripts, and best practices. Reduce operational overhead and enable engineers to focus on high-value, strategic activities. Track and report time savings and capacity gains realized through task optimization. Lead development of the New Glenn Manufacturing Engineering Handbook. Develop and curate a comprehensive, easily accessible ME knowledge ecosystem, including onboarding materials, training resources, and step-by-step guides for high-impact processes. Foster a culture of knowledge sharing through standardized wikis, knowledge bases, and central repositories of standard notes, drawings, reference documents, and checklists. Build ME operating rhythms, dashboards, and KPIs to provide visibility into process standardization, automation adoption, and continuous improvement. Lead cross-functional initiatives, coordinating with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to drive process excellence. Support Producti