Tooling Build Engineering Lead — Spaceflight

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Sr. Manager to lead a team of Technical Project Specialists in the procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning of complex manufacturing tooling systems used for space flight hardware production and testing.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical ability, leadership, and adherence to schedule and budget, with travel about 10% and a strong commitment to safety and quality in support of human spaceflight.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' technical experience with design, installation, integration, commissioning, repair, maintenance, and/or operation of mechanical systems.
• Ability to drive complex projects to completion.
• Basic experience utilizing CAD tools to reference drawings/models.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Technical Project Specialists in procurement support, fabrication support, installation, checkout, commissioning, and support of large complex manufacturing tooling systems.
• Prioritize, assign, and drive completion of projects in alignment with schedule and budget targets.
• Provide technical guidance and problem solving throughout tooling lifecycle (design through commissioning).
• Coordinate with design, manufacturing, operations, and product leadership to understand tooling needs to support Operations.
• Manage external design and fabrication partners through complete project lifecycle.
• Represent the Tooling Build Engineering team in manufacturing, operational, and program technical reviews.
• Evaluate tooling designs from a manufacturability and reliability perspective.
• Maintain and report on technical aspects of projects and adherence to schedule and budget.
• Participate in continuous training and skills development, and provide mentoring and growth opportunities for team members.
• Travel approx. 10% of time

Skills

Team leadership

CAD basics

Project management

Manufacturing tooling

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Sr. Manager to lead a team of Technical Project Specialists in the procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning of complex manufacturing tooling systems used for space flight hardware production and testing.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical ability, leadership, and adherence to schedule and budget, with travel about 10% and a strong commitment to safety and quality in support of human spaceflight.