Blue Origin · 3 days ago
Manufacturing Cost Engineer
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$92K/yr - $129K/yr
5+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Manufacturing Cost Engineer with AI and Automation experience to support cost engineering and automation tools for manufacturing processes. The role involves cost analysis, design manufacturability assessments, and developing training for AI and automation systems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Utilize knowledge of estimating and manufacturing process to establish AI and automation tools
Support cost analysis activities, manufacturing capability assessments (internal and supplier), manufacturing capacity assessment (internal and supplier), and design manufacturability assessments
Perform product cost engineering analysis to identify cost improvement actions that reduce the cost of access to space
Support Make/Buy/Where/When and Vertical Integration analysis
Develop and provide AI and automation training
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relevant engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing and estimating
Experience with performing - AI/ML System Integration (AI Agents, Classification Workflows) to develop user interface and tools to perform analytics
Working knowledge of workflow automation and data pipelines
Working knowledge agile software develop using industry standard languages, e.g. Python, SQL, JAVA, VBA, HTML
Familiarity with common cost estimating methods including: Detailed Bottoms- up, 3-point, Monte Carlo, parametric, analogous, and statistical modeling
Project management skills and strong coordination to track, manage, and prioritize multiple simultaneous tasks
Working knowledge of common aerospace and/or military standards
Experienced interpreting 3D CAD models and 2D/3D engineering drawings
Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team
Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed
Strong written, personal, and computer skills. Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at the executive leadership level and on the shop floor
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle small and large projects with internal and external customers
Preferred
8+ years of relevant engineering experience in the aerospace manufacturing and estimating
Dashboard creation and maintenance using industry standard tools such as Tableau and Figma
Experience with manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes, work order creation/management, BOM structures, and quality control
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma processes and implementation
Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred)
Working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
2026-02-05
Company data provided by crunchbase