Manager - GSE & Tooling

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 spaceflightThis 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 this role, you will lead a team of passionate, hardworking tooling engineers and designers dedicated to manufacturing, testing, and delivering hardware to both the Engines and New Glenn business units. You will need to be not only an inspiring people manager but also a skilled engineer with technical depth and intuition. You will look to set a bold technical direction, leading the team to solve ambitious manufacturing challenges by implementing groundbreaking manufacturing technology. This includes developing systems and processes that will enable your team to accomplish these goals with consistency and quality.As an agile team leader, you will also be responsible for working closely with direct reports to develop goals and career paths, and lead roles, responsibilities, and accountability for each team member. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable human spaceflight. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is requiredResponsibilities:Develop a team of tooling design engineers, including a path for personal and professional developmentPrepare and deliver adhock and formal performance reviewsReport on tooling priorities, timelines and roadblocks to stakeholders and leadershipBalance competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentStaffing management to ensure progress on all business unit & organizational needsDrive engineering project execution, develop project plans, discuss technical trade-offs, manage risks, track and report on status, and resolve blocking issuesSupport engineers with large-scale tooling solutions as neededAssess the business case for all proposed upgrades to ensure robust return on investmentInvestigate alternative requirements schemes that lead to system simplification and reduced costsFocus on results-based planning along with a commitment to drive improvements for future process-based resultsPerform conceptual and detailed design reviews of tooling and fixtures designed to assist in the manufacture of engine and flight componentsTroubleshoot issues along with other technical and non-technical teammatesQualifications:B.S. Degree or higher required in mechanical, structural, aerospace, electrical, manufacturing or other relevant engineering field5+ years of experience with the design and integration of relevant mechanical systems (mechanisms, power transmission components, hydraulics, fluid systems, etc.), electrical systems/components, control systems, support frames/structures, and/or lifting fixtures.Ability to prioritize work, setting and maintaining schedules and budgets to ensure project completionProven record of successful project completionUnderstanding of tool and equipment commissioning, testing, qualification, and maintenanceExperience with CATIA, Siemens Unigraphics NX, or PTC Creo/WindchillExperience with ANSYS Workbench, FEMAP Pre/Post processing, NASTRAN Solver, NX Advance Simulation, ProE Simulate/Mechanica, etc.Desired:

Created: 2025-09-12