Senior Tooling Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

14 company-paid holidays

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Tooling Focused Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and optimize tooling solutions that support the production of space vehicles. You will collaborate with design, materials, and production teams to ensure tooling seamlessly integrates with manufacturing workflows and reduces cycle times.

The role requires a strong background in tooling design and metrology across composites, metals, and additive processes, plus expertise in SPC and lean methods.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing tooling, preferably aerospace or high-performance industrial sectors.
• Deep understanding of tooling design, fabrication, and metrology for composites, metallic, and additive manufacturing processes.
• Expertise in SPC, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, commission, and continuously improve specialized tooling for composite layup, bonding, assembly, and inspection processes.
• Collaborate with design, materials, and production to ensure tooling integrates with manufacturing workflows.
• Analyze manufacturing data and recommend tooling enhancements to reduce cycle times and meet targets.
• Develop and validate new tooling concepts, materials, and automation technologies.
• Document tooling procedures, train staff, and provide technical guidance to technicians.
• Stay abreast of tooling innovations and quality standards in aerospace.

Skills

Tooling design

Manufacturing tooling

Metrology for composites/metallic/Add.

Statistical process control

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving & data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Tooling Focused Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and optimize tooling solutions that support the production of space vehicles. You will collaborate with design, materials, and production teams to ensure tooling seamlessly integrates with manufacturing workflows and reduces cycle times.

The role requires a strong background in tooling design and metrology across composites, metals, and additive processes, plus expertise in SPC and lean methods.