Title: Engines Materials & Process - Casting Engineer III

Location: Greater Seattle Area | Huntsville, AL

Position Type: Full time

Requisition ID: R67982

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 the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

This is a unique role, which will span Materials and Process Engineering and aspects of casting producibility, where you will help drive manufacturable casting designs to improve first-time yields, followed by qualifying the hardware.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 20% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support and provide oversight for design intent related to casting process development and process control at manufacturing sites.

• Influence, establish, and control process envelopes for gating design, shell, mold prep, and melt/pour process steps such that Engineering requirements are met.

• Influence Design for Manufacturability (DFM) such that cast hardware can be produced at rate with minimal rework

• Review casting part drawings, and collaborate with design, analysis, manufacturing on the implementation of design requirements into production.

• Own casting part qualification; collaborate with design, analysis, manufacturing to align on testing scope.

• Complete Materials & Processes Engineering responsibilities on First Article Qualifications, non-conformances, repairs and continuous improvement projects.

• Find opportunities for new or improved material and process development, coordinate test campaigns, provide program updates to Product Team Leads.

• Participate in the development of internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation, implementation, and qualification procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. or higher degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years process engineering experience with metal casting
• Ability and willingness to work onsite, with up to 20% of the time (or as needed) being in or traveling to Arlington, WA and the balance being in Kent/Renton, WA or Huntsville, AL
• Experience with basic gating/riser design, investment or molding process, melt and cast process
• Metallurgical expertise with material systems used in the aerospace industry, such as Ni-based alloys, Ti-based alloys, oxygen-compatible alloys
• Experience with part and process qualification and developing process controls
• Ability to collect and analyze data and present results in a meaningful format

Preferred Qualifications:

• Metallurgical understanding of heat treatment and welding for Nickel-based superalloys

• Experience in CAD software, such as CREO or SolidWorks

• Expertise with casting process simulation software (Magmasoft or ProCAST)

• Expertise in statistical process control for wax, shell, cast, and dimensions

• Experience with and knowledge of investment/shell process and slurries. Ability to drive process control and improvements

• Experience with auditing casting and associated processes. Expertise with driving corrective actions.

• Experience with failure and forensic analysis of aerospace hardware

• Understanding of aerospace quality standards and Quality Management Systems

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t 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 you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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.

Export Control Regulations

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 U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s 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

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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 company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.