Manufacturing Engineer II - Tooling A shift

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Tooling Focused Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and optimize tooling for aerospace production. You will partner with design, materials, and production teams to ensure tooling integrates with manufacturing workflows and meets performance targets.

The role requires a strong background in advanced manufacturing tooling, aerospace experience, and a passion for space exploration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing tooling.
• Deep understanding of tooling design, fabrication, and metrology.
• Experience with composites, metals, and additive manufacturing.
• Strong SPC, lean, and continuous improvement experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Passion for space exploration and innovative tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design, commission, and improve specialized tooling for composite layup, bonding, assembly, and inspection.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate tooling with workflows.
• Analyze data to propose tooling enhancements and reduce cycle times.
• Develop and validate new tooling concepts and automation.
• Document procedures and train production technicians.
• Stay abreast of tooling innovations and quality standards.

Skills

Tooling design

Statistical process control

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Metrology equipment

Additive manufacturing

Job description

Job Summary

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! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Tooling Focused Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the design, development, and optimization of innovative tooling solutions to support the production of our revolutionary space vehicles and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, commission, and continuously improve specialized tooling for composite layup, bonding, assembly, and inspection processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, materials, and production to ensure seamless integration of tooling with manufacturing workflows
• Analyze manufacturing data and recommend tooling enhancements to troubleshoot issues, reduce cycle times, and meet or exceed performance targets
• Develop and validate new tooling concepts, materials, and automation technologies to push the boundaries of what's possible
• Document tooling procedures, conduct training, and provide technical guidance to production technicians
• Stay abreast of the latest tooling innovations, equipment, and quality standards in the aerospace industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in advanced manufacturing tooling, preferably in the aerospace or high-performance industrial sectors
• Deep understanding of tooling design, fabrication, and metrology for composites, metallic, and additive manufacturing processes
• Expertise in statistical process control, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong problem‑solving, critical thinking, and data analysis skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Passion for space exploration and a drive to push the boundaries of what's possible

Culture Statement

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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 for all positions: 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

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.

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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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