Vehicle CAD Manager - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 138,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced engineering leader to head a drafter and design engineer team within the Lunar Permanence unit. You will guide the creation and release of CAD models for the Transfer Stage Vehicle, setting standards for quality, schedule, and risk management.

The role emphasizes recruiting, mentoring, and developing team capabilities, while ensuring designs meet mission requirements and budget constraints across aerospace programs.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience leading design teams and delivering complex products on schedule.
• Proficient in CAD modeling and engineering principles.
• Knowledge of Creo CAD and Windchill PLM and GD&T standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of designers in generating, integrating, and releasing CAD models.
• Recruit, hire, manage, and mentor team.
• Develop tools and processes to improve team capability and performance.
• Develop robust plans meeting deliverables with focus on technical, schedule, and risk.

Skills

CAD skills

Team leadership

Communication

Mechanical engineering

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

GD&T ASME Y14.5

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! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will lead a team of drafters and design engineers in the creation, maintenance, and release of part, assembly, and install CAD models for the Transfer Stage Vehicle within the Lunar Permanence Business Unit. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading a team of designers in generating, integrating, and releasing CAD models
• Recruit, hire, manage, and mentor team
• Manage your team’s professional development (e.g., coaching, routine one‑on‑one development conversations, performance reviews, and promotion management)
• Develop tools and processes to improve team capability and performance
• Develop robust plans meeting deliverables and manage to the key operating metrics - including technical, schedule, and risk
• Monitor technical progress, requirements, schedule, deliverables and risks as well as review recommendations for change with program management
• Communicate progress to leadership team
• Utilize good engineering and business judgement to ensure the most efficient and effective product is designed, manufactured, procured, tested, qualified, and delivered

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related technical subject area
• 10+ years directly related experience
• Experience with CAD (Creo)
• PLM (Windchill)
• GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• In depth understanding of CAD modeling and engineering principles
• Track record of delivering complex products, on schedule and in budget
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with aerospace vehicle design
• Experience with critical path scheduling
• Experience interviewing and hiring for technical roles

Base Pay Range for:

• CA applicants is $150,743.00 - $211,039.50
• CO applicants is $138,181.00 - $193,453.05
• WA applicants is $150,743.00 - $211,039.50
• Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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

• Benefits Benefits include: 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.
• Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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