Tooling Build Engineer SR

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 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 part of a hardworking team of engineers, designers, and fabricators, you will be responsible for planning, facilitating, and driving the build, integration, and commissioning of large tooling and factory automation systems. Working directly with the design engineers, fabricators, tool builders, and production teams, you will be tasked with managing/supporting planning, facility integration, production communication, supply chain coordination, and overall project management of tool build, integration, and commissioning. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality, to positively impact the development of rocket hardware and safe human spaceflight.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

- Plan, coordinate, and drive execution of large complex tooling installation and commissioning activities.
- Work directly with Design Engineering and Fabrication teams to understand deliverables and provide real time problem solving to support fabrication.
- Plan and facilitate all tooling integration activities with adjacent support groups including Production Operations, Supply Chain, Facilities, Transport, Logistics, Crane Ops, outside vendors, etc.
- Provide technical support with regard to tooling functional and engineering requirements, through fabrication, integration, and commissioning processes.
- Capable of supporting multiple projects in a fast-paced environment -- projects will vary in size and scale.
- Handle a wide range of technical design challenges related to all types of assembly fixtures, material handlers, rotisseries, test fixtures, structural weldments, environmental chambers, and custom machines.
- Close collaboration with component designers, manufacturing engineers, and integration engineering to achieve the best possible metrics (safety, cost, quality, delivery, reliability, and maintenance/refurbishment)
- Establish, implement, and adhere to schedules and budgets to ensure project completion.
- Facilitate effective and collaborative communication by fostering creativity and using team member strengths.

Qualifications:

- Strong technical understanding of tooling design, fabrication, and integration methods and processes including CNC machining, manual mills and lathes, welding, sheet-metal bending, tool building, electrical integration, lifting/rigging, assembly, inspection, etc.
- Proven ability to manage multi-discipline projects, schedules, and system-level integrations.
- Experience using CAD software (Creo, Catia, and/or NX) for model manipulation, drawing access, measurement, information gathering, etc.
- Ability to interpret and apply sound design and drafting standards (ASME Y14.5)

Desired:

- Strong expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA)
- Proven understanding of common manufacturing materials, GD&T, and tolerance/stack-up analysis
- Familiarity with industry standards, such as ASME BTH-1, ACI 318, JSC-65289, and NASA SP-8077
- Experience with custom machine design and installation: motors, actuators, linear rails/actuators, pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, etc.
- Experience with Windchill and/or Teamcenter PLM software

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 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.