Overview
At Blue Origin, we are committed to developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Materials & Process Engineering, Welding role involves developing and qualifying advanced welding processes for flight hardware, directly impacting the future of space exploration.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and qualify welding schedules across various processes.
- Independently plan, manage, and execute process qualifications and verification campaigns.
- Author, set up, and execute Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
- Review NDT results from processed hardware and disposition non-conformances.
- Work with an interdisciplinary team to develop tooling and welding procedures.
- Operate development and production equipment as needed.
- Specify, execute, and interpret mechanical and metallurgical weld tests.
- Provide day-to-day manufacturing support for welding work areas.
- Manage projects and relationships with external test labs and suppliers.
- Apply general shop skills including FOD prevention and material handling.
- Travel as needed to support design interface meetings and development activities.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
Requirements
- B.S. degree or higher in materials engineering, welding engineering, or a relevant engineering field.
- Experience in one or more common aerospace welding processes.
- Deep technical understanding of aerospace fusion and solid-state welding processes.
- Proven capability to set up, run, and maintain WPS and PQR records.
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T.
- Self-motivated and proactive with a demonstrated ability to drive projects.
- Fundamental understanding of metallurgy and/or arc physics.
- Approachable disposition and adaptable to rapidly changing requirements.
- Calm demeanor in high-pressure situations.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
- 401k