Manufacturing & Tooling Development Engineer III - Tooling

Application close date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

About Blue Origin

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!

Team Overview

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.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptual development of novel tooling, fixtures, and ground support equipment for launch vehicle structures, propulsion, and integration systems.
• Work directly with flight and manufacturing engineering teams to translate vehicle design and production needs into clear, actionable tooling requirements and specifications.
• Develop and refine Concepts of Operations (Con Ops) for new tooling, outlining how tooling will be used on the factory floor to ensure safety, ergonomics, and process repeatability.
• Generate and evaluate multiple individual tool concepts to solve complex manufacturing and assembly challenges, performing trade studies to select the optimal solution.
• Author and own Tooling Requirements Documents (TRDs) that capture design criteria, operational parameters, safety interlocks, and interface definitions.
• Participate in early-stage design reviews (e.g., SDR, PDR) to champion Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and ensure tooling considerations are integrated into the vehicle design.
• Introduce innovative manufacturing techniques‑such as automation, modular tooling, and advanced material handling‑into new tooling concepts to drive efficiency and quality.
• Create and present concept models, sketches, and presentations to cross‑functional teams to build consensus and guide the detailed design phase.
• Support the transition of tooling concepts to the detailed design and fabrication teams, serving as a subject matter expert on the original design intent and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Label: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Label: 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, tooling design, or process development, with a strong focus on conceptual design.
• Label: Proven ability to develop tooling concepts and design requirements for large‑scale aerospace, automotive, or heavy industrial hardware.
• Label: Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., Creo/CATIA, NX, Solid Works) for conceptual modeling and layout.
• Label: Experience collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teams to define system requirements.
• Label: Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and system‑level requirements.
• Label: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas to diverse audiences.

Desired

• Label: Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Label: 5+ years of experience developing tooling concepts for launch vehicles, spacecraft, or large aerospace systems.
• Label: Hands‑on experience developing novel tooling concepts involving automation, robotics,…