GSE & Tooling Engineer III
Company: Blue Origin
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 30, 2024
Job Description:
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 diverse
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, Facilities, and Security.
This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all
Blue Origin facilities.As part of a diverse and hardworking team of
engineers, you will be responsible for designing, analyzing and
releasing a wide range of ground support equipment (GSE) and
tooling. Working directly with the Engines Team and their
supporting groups, you will be tasked with solving daring
manufacturing and handling challenges over a wide variety of
hardware. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of the
production line and ensure the successful delivery of development
and flight hardware. We are looking for someone to apply their
technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality
to positively impact the development of rocket engines and safe
human spaceflight.Special Mentions
- Relocation provided
- Travel many be required less than 5% of the
timeResponsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop high quality production, development, test stand
integration and manufacturing tooling for Blue Engines
- Capable of integrating concepts and principles of mechanical
design and analysis of several different projects in a fast-paced
environment -- projects will vary in size and scale
- Ability to interpret and apply sound design and drafting
standards (ASME Y14.5) when creating tooling drawings
- Handle a wide range of technical design challenges related to
all types of assembly fixtures, material handling, off-loaders,
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
cradle to grave metrics (safety, cost, quality, cycle time,
delivery, reliability, life, and maintenance/refurbishment)
- Lead and run projects including vendor selection, fabrication,
inspection, equipment installation, proof testing and commissioning
of tooling
- Set, implement, and maintain schedules and budgets to ensure
project completion
- Facilitate effective and collaborative communication by
fostering creativity and using team member strengths
- The ability to work in a team environment is a must. All
designs are the collective effort of the teamMinimum Qualifications
- A successful candidate will typically have a B.S. degree in any
Engineering subject area from an accredited institution
- 5+ years of work or project experience with design, build, and
commissioning of tooling and fixtures for manufacturing, assembly,
and test
- In addition; or as an alternate to practical experience, 2 +
years of collegiate extracurricular engineering project experience
(Formula SAE, Rocket Team, EcoCar, Hyperloop, etc.)
- Experience using CAD and FEA-based analysis software (Creo and
ANSYS Workbench preferred) for structural applications
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional
relationships, and strengthen our 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 asylumPreferred Qualifications
- 3+ year of experience designing/modeling/drafting/fabricating
tooling/ground support equipment and or structural
components/sub-assemblies
- Strong expertise in design for manufacturability and design for
assembly including experience taking products from development
design to rate production
- Validated understanding of common manufacturing materials,
GD&T, and tolerance/stack-up analysis
- Experience with FEA analysis in addition to the ability to
perform hand calculations
- Shown understanding of common manufacturing processes and
machines including mills, lathes, welding, sheet-metal bending,
lifting/rigging, assembly, inspection, etc.
- Familiarity with industry standards, such as ASME BTH-1, ACI
318, JSC-65289, and NASA SP-8077
- Experience with custom machine design: motors, actuators,
linear rails/actuators, pneumatics, bearings, etc.
- Experience with ProE/Creo and Windchill CAD/PDM systems
- Experience with ANSYS Workbench, FEMAP Pre/Post processing,
NASTRAN Solver, NX Advance Simulation, ProE Simulate/Mechanica,
etc.Compensation range for on site WA applicants is
$111,690-$156,366Other site ranges may differInclusivity
StatementDon'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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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
RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits 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.Paid Time Off: Up to four (4)
weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14
company-paid holidays.Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to
reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share
in company results.Eligibility for benefits varies by role type,
please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the
benefits available for this role.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue
Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing
a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin
hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications,
performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and
maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and
teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the
diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified
applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities
for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment,
regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age,
physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran
status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal,
state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment
qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent
with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the
Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los
Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see .Affirmative
Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive
information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or
applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in the application and/or interview process, please
contact us at.California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a
California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy
Notice .
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