Sr. Tooling Design Engineer

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel to 10% of time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL is seeking an engineer to apply technical expertise and leadership to the tool design and fabrication for rocket hardware and safe human spaceflight. You will work with flight and manufacturing teams, design tooling, and ensure quality through ASME Y14.5 standards, with relocation support and occasional travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities include designing fixtures, managing projects end-to-end, and collaborating to optimize safety, cost, and schedule.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years as Level 3 Manufacturing Engineer or 10+ years in tooling/fixtures design, build & commissioning.
• Experience with FEM and complex structural analysis and hand calculations.
• Proven CAD-based design experience for modeling and drafting.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling and equipment for production and integration of the New Glenn Launch Vehicle.
• Develop multiple design options and use advanced manufacturing for tooling solutions.
• Integrate mechanical design concepts across projects in fast-paced settings.
• Interpret and apply ASME Y14.5 drafting standards.
• Address a wide range of design challenges: fixtures, material handlers, rotisseries, test fixtures, weldments, environmental chambers, custom machines.
• Collaborate with flight designers, manufacturing and integration engineers to optimize cradle-to-grave metrics.
• Manage projects including vendor selection, fabrication, inspection, installation, proof testing, commissioning.
• Set and maintain schedules and budgets; ensure project completion.
• Commit to accountability within the team.

Skills

Tooling design

CAD

FEM analysis

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

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!

Job Description

We are looking for an engineer willing to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the development of rocket hardware and safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time

Shift Schedule

• Shifts: A | Mon-Fri (8am-5pm) , B | Mon-Thu (3pm-1:30am), C | Fri-Sun (5am-5:30pm), D | Fri-Sun (5pm - 5:30am)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design tooling and equipment for the production and integration of the New Glenn Launch Vehicle.
• Able to think outside of the box, capable of visualizing multiple design options, and use advanced manufacturing to efficiently provide tooling solutions.
• Capable of integrating concepts and principles of mechanical design and analysis of several projects in a fast-paced environment -- projects will vary in size and scale.
• Ability to interpret and apply sound design and drafting standards (ASME Y14.5) when creating drawings.
• Handle a wide range of technical design challenges related to all types of assembly fixtures, material handlers, rotisseries, test fixtures, structural weldments, environmental chambers, and custom machines.
• Work both independently and as part of a team. Committed to self improvement as well as supporting and developing your fellow engineers.
• Close collaboration with flight designers, manufacturing engineers, and integration engineering to achieve the best possible cradle-to-grave metrics (safety, cost, quality, cycle time, delivery, reliability, life, and maintenance/refurbishment)
• Manage projects, including vendor selection, fabrication, inspection, equipment installation, proof testing, and commissioning of custom tooling.
• Excellent communication skills, Set, implement, and maintain schedules and budgets to ensure project completion.
• Be committed to accountability, both individually and as part of a team.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years Level 3 Manufacturing Engineer, Sr level 4 10+ years' experience with design, build, and commissioning of tooling, fixtures, custom machines or design support equipment for manufacturing, assembly, and test.
• Experience with FEM and complex structural analysis in addition to the ability to perform hand calculations including the creation of Freebody diagrams
• Proven experience with CAD based design software for modeling and drafting.