Sr Manager, Tooling Build Engineering

BLUE ORIGIN • West Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a Sr. Manager to lead a team of Technical Project Specialists in the procurement, fabrication, installation, checkout, commissioning, and ongoing support of complex manufacturing tooling systems used to produce and test spaceflight hardware. The role requires demonstrated technical capability, proven leadership, and a commitment to driving team performance and meeting deliverables. It emphasizes hands-on technical expertise in activating, commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting manufacturing tooling and systems.

The Tooling Build Manager interfaces with tooling design and fabrication teams, hardware and vehicle design teams, manufacturing production teams, launch systems, test teams, and other operational groups. The position is part of Blue Origin Operations, which supports manufacturing and supply chain across Blue Origin facilities. The role also involves managing external design and fabrication partners and coordinating with design, manufacturing, operations, and product leadership to meet operational tooling needs. Approximately 10% travel is expected.

Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, refugee, or asylum status requirements. A standard background check is required; additional checks or credentials may apply to certain job profiles.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of technical experience with design, installation, integration, commissioning, repair, maintenance, and/or operation of mechanical systems, such as mechanisms, power transmission components, hydraulics, fluid systems, support frames or structures, and lifting fixtures.
• Proven ability to drive complex projects to completion.
• Basic experience using CAD tools to reference drawings or models.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

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

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
• Potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, and other factors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed