Tooling Engineer III

BLUE ORIGIN•Central, TX

1d•Onsite

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. As a Tooling Engineer at Blue Origin, you will be a critical link between our innovative designs and their successful production. You will be responsible for designing, building, and implementing the full spectrum of tooling required to assemble, integrate, test, and transport our flight hardware with the utmost precision and safety. Your designs will be the physical foundation upon which our flight hardware is built. We are looking for a creative and hands on problem solver with a deep understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing processes. You will conceptualize and create everything from large scale assembly jigs and ergonomic lift fixtures to bespoke hand tools and environmental test adapters. This role requires a blend of mechanical design creativity and manufacturing pragmatism to enable a safe, high quality, and efficient production system. This is an unparalleled opportunity to shape the physical environment of a factory building the future of space exploration.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a tool design or mechanical design role for a manufacturing environment.
Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., Creo/Pro-E, CATIA, SolidWorks) and the creation of detailed 2D drawings with GD&T.
Hands on experience with the complete tool lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, fabrication, and implementation.
Fundamental knowledge of structural analysis (FEA) and common fabrication methods (machining, welding, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Experience designing tooling for aerospace, composites, or large scale assembly.
Experience designing, analyzing, and certifying load-rated lift equipment.
Proficiency with a specific PLM system (e.g., Windchill).
Hands on fabrication experience (machining, welding) is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Design and model tooling concepts in 3D CAD (e.g., Creo/Pro-E), performing structural analysis (FEA) to ensure robustness and safety.
Create detailed 2D drawings with appropriate GD&T for fabrication.
Partner closely with manufacturing, industrial, and design engineers to capture tooling requirements, ensuring designs are optimized for operator safety, ergonomics, part quality, and manufacturing cycle time.
Manage the procurement and fabrication of tooling by working with both internal machine shops and external vendors.
Create statements of work, track progress, and perform inspections to ensure tools are built to spec.
Oversee the commissioning of tooling on the factory floor, which includes proof-loading of lift fixtures, validating tool functionality, and developing work instructions for proper use.
Serve as a key tooling and DFM resource during New Product Introduction (NPI), providing critical feedback to the design team to improve the manufacturability of our flight hardware product line.
Provide ongoing support to the production floor, troubleshooting tooling issues and continuously improving existing tool designs to enhance performance, safety, and durability.