Manager, Tooling Engineering

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, WA

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About The Position

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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. Blue Origin is developing the next generation space flight hardware. We are searching for a Sr. Manager to lead a team of mechanical tooling design engineers. The applicant will need demonstrated engineering technical capability, proven leadership experience, and a willingness to drive team performance in meeting deliverables. They will lead a team of engineers in the design, specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning of tooling used for space flight hardware production and testing. The Tooling Engineering team interfaces directly with hardware/vehicle design teams, manufacturing production teams, launch systems, test, and other operational groups. We put a strong emphasis on design capability and hands-on technical ability, as our engineers are directly involved with design, analysis, activation, commissioning, trouble-shooting, and on-going technical support. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelors college degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, structural, industrial, or manufacturing engineering; or other major requiring engineering or manufacturing core courses
• 10+ years’ experience with design, analysis, and integration of mechanical systems (mechanisms, power transmission components, hydraulics, fluids systems, etc.), support frames/structures, and/or lifting fixtures.
• Proven ability to drive complex projects to completion.
• Experience with CAD tools, PTC Creo and NX preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on aerospace development programs, production lines, or field operations in both design and hands-on roles; experience on commercial development programs a plus
• Solid understanding of the fundamentals of electrical systems/components and control systems.
• Hands on fabrication, assembly, or maintenance experience

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in completion of concept generation, design, analysis, modeling, drafting, and associated documentation, of tooling used in space flight hardware manufacturing
• Prioritize, assign, and drive completion of projects in alignment with schedule and budget targets
• Provide technical guidance and problem solving in completion of design and analysis
• Coordinate directly with manufacturing, operations, and product personnel, to understand tooling needs to support Operations
• Manage external design and fabrication partners through complete project lifecycle, as required.
• Represent the Tooling Engineering team in manufacturing, operational, and program technical reviews
• Evaluate and approve designs and analysis performed by other engineers and vendors
• 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 design engineers on the team
• Create and present technical documentation that clearly conveys design intent and adherence to standards, requirements, and specifications.
• Travel approx. 10% of time

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager