Blue Origin

Technician Lead (Tool Builder) | A Shift

Blue Origin • $90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in tooling fabrication and assembly, preferably aerospace-related.
  • Proficient in interpreting blueprints and models with a focus on welding and tooling assembly.
  • Highly detail-oriented with excellent communication skills in dynamic environments.
  • Strong collaboration and teamwork capabilities across various project teams.
  • Exceptional organizational skills for managing complex projects independently.
  • Hands-on experience with large tooling components from design to fabrication.
  • Solid knowledge of welding processes and material selection to minimize post-weld machining.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in pre-design review and contribute to design completion with fabrication insights.
  • Implement necessary changes to enhance in-house fabrication capability and approve manufacturability.
  • Collaborate with fabrication planners for effective hardware build sequencing and scheduling.
  • Examine CAD models for fit, form, and function accuracy.
  • Support inspection processes for compliance with blueprints, including GD&T interpretation.
  • Align work priorities with leadership and Blue Origin’s overall goals.
  • Introduce safety and efficiency enhancements in assembly stages.
  • Define methods for repair and rework activities as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Paid parental leave and both short and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) with a company match up to 5%.
  • Paid Time Off including up to four weeks annually and 14 company holidays.
  • Education Support Program to aid in professional development.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

This position reports through the Advanced Manufacturing Fabrication Division, allowing for the opportunity to gain and share experiences across many diverse projects. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Position Details

Shift: A Shift Monday -Friday (7:00AM-3:30PM)

Responsibilities:
  • Engage in design prior to the PDR phase and follow the design to completion, making fabrication suggestions and driving those to change.
  • Implement changes where necessary to accommodate in-house fabrication capabilities. Provide final approval for manufacturability.
  • Work closely with fabrication planners to manage build sequence and schedule of hardware throughout the manufacturing development process. This includes but not limited to providing cut length, material thickness, etc.
  • Interrogate CAD models for fit form and function.
  • Support inspection of all components and assemblies for blueprint conformance, including interpreting GD&T. Develop an inspection plan to progressively inspect details and submit a final inspection report with a completed tool.
  • Collaborate with leadership to align work priorities with Blue Origin priorities.
  • Implement safety and efficiency enhancements in the assembly process.
  • Define and support repair and rework activities.
  • Develop a standard tooling shop practice that details methods used in tool fabrication and assembly not specifically outlined on the drawing.


Qualifications:
  • Over 10 years of experience in tooling fabrication and assembly, preferably in the aerospace industry.
  • Strong model/ blueprint interpretation skills specific to welding and tool assembly.
  • Detail-oriented, with a strong work ethic and effective communication abilities in fast-paced team environments. Work collaboratively with Tool Designers and Engineers throughout the design and build process.
  • Customer-focused mindset with proven teamwork skills across multiple teams.
  • Exceptional organizational and analytical skills to manage complex projects independently.
  • Experience working with large tooling (monuments) in design, fabrication and build taking the project cradle to grave.
  • Advanced mechanical assembly skills in hardware installation and tooling assembly, including working with large structural components.
  • With most tools requiring weld a strong knowledge of welding and material selection along with process definition to limit machining after weld is required.


Desired Qualifications:
  • Advanced computer literacy, including knowledge of CAD systems and breakdown of models.
  • Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in tool and die making.
  • Journeyman Tool Maker certification, military technical training, or equivalent experience.
  • Exposure to large tooling components.
  • The ability to learn corrective repairs on a variety of complex and noncomplex Mechanical & Electrical equipment with minimal supervision.
  • Understanding of best practices related to 5S incorporation and to FOD elimination.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills.


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.
  • 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.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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3,000 employees
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Founded
2000

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