Senior Automation Project Engineer
Core
Design, build, and deploy custom automated manufacturing systems and equipment to enable scalable, repeatable production for Blue Origin's spaceflight vehicles.
Role type
Senior IC automation project engineer (manufacturing)
Builds
Custom automated manufacturing systems, production lines, and capital equipment for spaceflight vehicles
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Industrial automation
Required skills
Mechanical engineering, Controls engineering, Industrial automation design, Automation simulation (Process Simulate, Visual Components, FlexSim), Project management, Cost estimation, Supplier evaluation, System requirements definition, Commissioning, First principles reasoning
Preferred skills
PLC/CNC/robot programming concepts, Welding/machining/drilling/machine vision applications, PMP certification, Capital project budgeting, Scope of work/RFQ development
Technologies
Process Simulate, Visual Components, FlexSim, PLC, CNC, Robots
Responsibilities
Define and validate system requirements for automated manufacturing solutions; Develop conceptual simulations and cycle time models; Lead Design for Automated Manufacturing initiatives with product design teams; Prepare cost estimates and project schedules; Own project execution from requirements through commissioning; Identify and evaluate automation component suppliers; Collaborate with engineering teams during detailed design
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership
