Head of Tooling Engineering – Aerospace GSE

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a senior manager to lead a team of mechanical design engineers responsible for tooling and ground support equipment used in our aerospace programs. You will set technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive the execution of manufacturing, testing, and delivery of hardware across business units.

You will champion innovative manufacturing technologies, define goals, and ensure safety, repeatability, and quality in human spaceflight while building clear roles and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, structural, aerospace, electrical, manufacturing, or a related engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in the design and integration of mechanical systems, electric systems, control systems, and supporting structures.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Build and mentor a high-performing team of mechanical design engineers, supporting their personal and professional development.
• Prepare and deliver both informal and formal performance reviews.
• Communicate tooling priorities, timelines, and obstacles to stakeholders and leadership.
• Balance and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Manage staffing to ensure progress on all business unit and organizational objectives.
• Drive engineering project execution, develop project plans, discuss technical trade-offs, manage risks, track and report on status, and resolve blocking issues.
• Provide technical support to engineers on large-scale tooling and GSE solutions as needed.
• Evaluate business cases for proposed upgrades to ensure a strong return on investment.
• Promote results-driven planning and a commitment to continuous process improvement.
• Conduct conceptual and detailed design reviews of tooling and fixtures supporting the manufacture of engine and flight hardware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot technical and non-technical issues.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, structural, aerospace, electrical, manufacturing, or a related engineering field

Tools

CATIA

Siemens NX

PTC Creo/Windchill

ANSYS Workbench

FEMAP

NASTRAN

NX Advanced Simulation

ProE Simulate/Mechanical

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a senior manager to lead a team of mechanical design engineers responsible for tooling and ground support equipment used in our aerospace programs. You will set technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive the execution of manufacturing, testing, and delivery of hardware across business units.

You will champion innovative manufacturing technologies, define goals, and ensure safety, repeatability, and quality in human spaceflight while building clear roles and