Manager, Tooling Engineering

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which supports manufacturing and supply chain across Blue Origin facilities. The Manager, Tooling Engineering leads a group of mechanical design engineers responsible for designing tooling and ground support equipment (GSE) for aerospace programs. The role guides the manufacturing, testing, and delivery of hardware supporting business units across the company, providing technical direction and people leadership while helping the team address complex manufacturing challenges. The manager champions innovative manufacturing technologies and oversees systems and processes that support consistent, high-quality results. The position also establishes goals, career development paths, roles, responsibilities, and accountability with team members. It requires a strong commitment to safety, repeatability, and quality in human spaceflight. The application is open on an ongoing basis until the requisition closes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical, structural, aerospace, electrical, manufacturing, or a related engineering field.
5+ years of experience in the design and integration of mechanical systems (such as mechanisms, power transmission, hydraulics, or fluid systems), electrical systems and components, control systems, support structures, and/or lifting fixtures.
Demonstrated ability to set priorities, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure timely project completion.
Proven track record of successful project delivery.
Knowledge of tooling and equipment commissioning, testing, qualification, and maintenance.
Experience with design software such as CATIA, Siemens NX, or PTC Creo/Windchill.
Experience with engineering analysis tools such as ANSYS Workbench, FEMAP, NASTRAN, NX Advanced Simulation, or ProE Simulate/Mechanical.

Nice To Haves

Extensive management experience within the aerospace or a related industry.
Expertise in design for manufacturability and design for assembly (DFx), including experience taking products from initial development through rate production.
Strong understanding of manufacturing materials, GD&T, and tolerance/stack-up analysis.
Experience with FEA (finite element analysis) and hand calculations.
Familiarity with industry standards such as ASME BTH-1, ASME B30.20, D17.1, D1.1, and ASME Y14.5.
Customer-oriented approach with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience writing statements of work for engineering systems and tooling.

Responsibilities

Build and mentor a high-performing team of mechanical design engineers, supporting their personal and professional development.
Prepare and deliver informal and formal performance reviews.
Communicate tooling priorities, timelines, and obstacles to stakeholders and leadership.
Balance and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Manage staffing to ensure progress on business unit and organizational objectives.
Drive engineering project execution by developing project plans, discussing technical trade-offs, managing risks, tracking and reporting status, and resolving blocking issues.
Provide technical support to engineers on large-scale tooling and GSE solutions as needed.
Evaluate business cases for proposed upgrades to ensure a strong return on investment.
Explore alternative requirements and design approaches to simplify systems and reduce costs.
Promote results-driven planning and continuous process improvement.
Conduct conceptual and detailed design reviews of tooling and fixtures supporting the manufacture of engine and flight hardware.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot technical and non-technical issues.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions, company results, or other factors.