Manager, GSE & Tooling

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 140,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC seeks a leader to build and mentor a high-performing mechanical design engineering team responsible for tooling and fixtures for engine and flight hardware.

The role requires directing project execution, reviews, and stakeholder communications while driving cost-conscious design improvements and ROI analyses. You will collaborate across disciplines to keep multiple programs on track and deliver results in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years designing and integrating mechanical systems and assemblies.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure timely project completion.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery in tooling, fixtures, or aerospace environments.
• Experience with CATIA, Siemens NX, or PTC Creo/Windchill for design and documentation.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools such as ANSYS, FEMAP, NASTRAN, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Build and mentor a high-performing team of mechanical design engineers and support their development.
• Prepare and deliver performance reviews, both informal and formal.
• Communicate tooling priorities, timelines, and obstacles to stakeholders and leadership.
• Balance and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage staffing to ensure progress on business unit objectives.
• Drive engineering project execution, develop plans, assess trade-offs, manage risks, and report status.
• Provide technical support on tooling and GSE solutions as needed.
• Evaluate business cases for upgrades to ensure strong ROI.
• Explore alternative requirements and design approaches to reduce costs.
• Promote results-driven planning and continuous process improvement.
• Conduct design reviews of tooling and fixtures for engine and flight hardware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Mechanical design

Stakeholder communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CATIA

Siemens NX

PTC Creo/Windchill

ANSYS Workbench

FEMAP

NASTRAN

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

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
• Explore alternative requirements and design approaches to simplify systems and reduce costs
• 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

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 (e.g., mechanisms, power transmission, hydraulics, fluid systems), electrical systems and components, control systems, support structures, and/or lifting fixtures
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure timely project completion
• Proven track record of successful project delivery
• Knowledge of tooling and equipment commissioning, testing, qualification, and maintenance
• Experience with design software such as CATIA, Siemens NX, or PTC Creo/Windchill
• Experience with engineering analysis tools such as ANSYS Workbench, FEMAP, NASTRAN, NX Advanced Simulation, or ProE Simulate/Mechanical

Desired

• Extensive management experience within the aerospace or a related industry
• Expertise in design for manufacturability and design for assembly (DFx), including experience taking products from initial development through rate production
• Strong understanding of manufacturing materials, GD&T, and tolerance/stack-up analysis
• Experience with FEA (finite element analysis) and hand calculations
• Familiarity with industry standards, such as ASME BTH-1, ASME B30.20, D17.1, D1.1, and ASME Y14.5
• Customer-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience writing statements of work for engineering systems and tooling
• Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $140,316.00 - $196,442.40 Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required

Blue's Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.

Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin!

Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we're working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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