Tooling-Focused Manufacturing Engineer II

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an experienced Tooling Focused Manufacturing Engineer to drive design, development, and optimization of tooling solutions for aerospace production. You will work with cross‑functional teams, analyze data, and push for cycle-time reductions and higher quality in space vehicle manufacturing.

The role emphasizes tooling concepts, materials, automation technologies, and adherence to aerospace standards, enabling innovative, safe, cost-effective manufacturing.

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.

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

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Blue Origin seeks an experienced Tooling Focused Manufacturing Engineer to drive design, development, and optimization of tooling solutions for aerospace production. You will work with cross‑functional teams, analyze data, and push for cycle-time reductions and higher quality in space vehicle manufacturing.

The role emphasizes tooling concepts, materials, automation technologies, and adherence to aerospace standards, enabling innovative, safe, cost-effective manufacturing.