Launch Vehicle Tooling & Process Development Engineer

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Education support

Stock options

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin in Florida seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to independently plan and develop launch vehicle processes, tooling, and supporting ground infrastructure. You will own tooling development end-to-end from concept through validation and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Responsibilities include optimizing production processes, cost and schedule management, and collaboration with design, operations, and suppliers to enable scalable spaceflight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, tooling design, or process development in aerospace or heavy industry.
• Experience with cost estimation, CapEx justifications, and budgeting.
• Proven ability to independently lead tooling or process development from concept to production validation.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and digital manufacturing tools.
• Knowledge of machining, welding, composites, assembly, and additive manufacturing.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, GD&T, and applying industry standards.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop, optimize, and validate production processes and tooling for launch vehicle structures, propulsion, and integration systems.
• Own tooling and fixture development, including requirements, design, and validation of manufacturing systems.
• Lead workflow modeling, facility layout, capacity analysis, and resource planning for scalable launch operations.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve cost, schedule, and quality.
• Develop cost estimates and CapEx justifications; track budgets and schedules.
• Prepare content for Design Gated Reviews and ensure DFM/DFT principles.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

3D CAD software

process optimization

leadership

analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX/CATIA/SolidWorks

Job description

Blue Origin in Florida seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to independently plan and develop launch vehicle processes, tooling, and supporting ground infrastructure. You will own tooling development end-to-end from concept through validation and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Responsibilities include optimizing production processes, cost and schedule management, and collaboration with design, operations, and suppliers to enable scalable spaceflight.