Blue Origin
Aerospace
TechnicalManager-MechanicalEngineering
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“Technical Manager-Mechanical Engineering at Blue Origin. Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, Large-scale Mechanical Systems, GSE Design. Serve as technical authority for large mechanisms team. Provide engineering guidance on design challenges”
What You'll Achieve.
Designing, developing, and delivering ground mechanical systems and GSE; Ensure all team deliverables comply with applicable codes, standards, and specifications; Ensure technical compliance, quality, and schedule adherence through the full project lifecycle; Ensure designs are operationally supportable and launch-site safe
Industry & Context.
Engineering judgment on critical design decisions; Provide engineering guidance and judgment on complex design challenges
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 asylum, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check, Driver background check for Commercial Motor Vehicles, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, Vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements, Hazardous materials transportation/shipping training
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related discipline, 10+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience with significant focus on large-scale mechanical systems, mechanisms, or GSE, 4+ years of direct engineering management or team lead experience, including performance management and career development of direct reports, Demonstrated experience leading mechanical design programs from concept through commissioning and operations, Experience with ASME Y14. 5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis, Experience designing and analyzing bolted connections, mechanical interfaces, and load-bearing joints in precision mechanical assemblies, Experience with heavy-duty mechanism types including locking mechanisms, linkage systems, quick release systems, and alignment mechanisms, Experience analyzing mechanical systems under dynamic loading conditions including vibration, shock, and fatigue, Experience managing external design and fabrication partners through complete project lifecycles, Proficiency in 3D parametric CAD modeling and PDM/PLM platforms (PTC Creo/Windchill or equivalent), Proficiency in commercial FEA software for mechanical, structural, and dynamic analysis (ANSYS or equivalent), Knowledge of engineering change and configuration management processes and document management and tracking tools, 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 asylum
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field, PMP certification, 5+ years direct GSE design and analysis experience, Experience building or scaling engineering teams in a fast-paced aerospace or industrial environment, Professional Engineer (PE) license (Mechanical), Experience with ANSYS, Experience with PTC Creo/Windchill
What You'll Do.
Serve as technical authority for large mechanisms team
Provide engineering guidance on design challenges
Establish mechanical design standards and best practices
Review and approve critical design packages
Drive design reviews at key projects
Directly manage a team of Mechanical Engineers
and onboard engineering talent
Conduct performance reviews and career development
Foster a collaborative
and safety-first team culture
Own team deliverables
Oversee external design and fabrication partners
Interface with program managers and systems engineers
Represent team in program-level reviews
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and safety-first team culture; Interface with program managers, systems engineers, operations leads; Represent the large mechanisms team in program-level reviews; Contribute to budget, headcount planning, and resource allocation
Process & Methodology
Manage scope, schedule, budget, and technical quality, Identify and communicate risks, Drive mitigation plans, Oversee project lifecycle including fabrication, assembly, installation, testing & activation
Full Job Description
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. **Technical Manager-Mechanical Engineering** As Technical Manager of the Large Mechanisms team, you will lead a high-performing group of mechanical engineers designing, developing, and delivering the ground mechanical systems and GSE (Ground Support Equipment) that support Blue Origin's launch operations at LC-36 (Cape Canaveral, FL). You will balance hands-on technical leadership with people management, setting the technical direction for the team, developing your engineers, driving execution, and serving as the primary interface between your team and program leadership. This is a technical management role and is not a purely administrative management position. You will be expected to maintain meaningful technical engagement with the work your team produces, provide engineering judgment on critical design decisions, and be a credible technical voice with stakeholders across the program. **Responsibilities:** * Technical Leadership * Serve as technical authority for the large mechanisms team, provide engineering guidance and judgment on complex design challenges. * Establish and maintain mechanical design standards, analysis methods, and best practices for the team. * Review and approve critical design packages, FEA analyses, tolerance stack-up analyses, and engineering drawings. * Drive design reviews at ke
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