Blue Origin

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