Sr. Director - Tooling Engineering (R38174)

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!  

As part of a diverse and hardworking Production Operations organization, you will oversee teams across multiple programs and geographic sites, responsible for the complete lifecycle management of tooling and production support equipment.  You will lead teams of highly skilled engineers, technicians, and leaders, empowering and equipping them to succeed in all aspects of Tooling Engineering scope including design, operational support, maintenance, integration with production systems, and engineering configuration management.  The Sr. Director of Tooling Engineering is also responsible for development and deployment of the systems and processes required to execute all team and program deliverables related to tooling. 

The Tooling Engineering team’s role is critical in the support of Blue’s operational, manufacturing, and launch goals.  We are looking for a Sr. Director to bring technical expertise, guidance, personnel development, team support, informed decision making, leadership, and a passion for Our Mission, to drive Tooling Engineering team success. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Leadership of multi-site, multidiscipline, Tooling Engineering teams in execution of complete tooling lifecycle management including design, maintenance, operational support, and integration with production/operational processes
• Development/deployment of systems, processes, resources, and documentation, to facilitate tooling lifecycle management
• Development of key performance indicators and tooling objectives in support of Blue Origin company goals and milestones.
• Planning and management of Tooling Engineering staffing, budget, resources, and schedules, in support of operational, production, and organizational requirements
• Provide Tooling Engineering input in corporate/program level strategy, planning, and decision making
• Ownership of Tooling Engineering risks and opportunities including incorporation of strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities
• Communication to Blue Origin Sr. leadership regarding tooling engineering scope and deliverables
• Support and development of Tooling Engineering leaders to enable successful execution of team scope and promote a culture of ownership and delivering results. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum BS Degree in engineering or related discipline
• 10+ years relevant industry experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations or maintenance  
• 5+ years’ experience in tooling design, fabrication, integration, and commissioning, in support of manufacturing, assembly, and/or test
• 5+ years’ relevant experience with industrial maintenance and reliability including preventative and predictive maintenance
• Experience leading large multi-disciplined technical teams
• Thorough understanding of engineering gated design process and fabrication management
• Thorough understand of Reliability Centered Maintenance practices and lifecycle asset management
• Experience planning staffing, budget, and resources, for a multidiscipline team, in support of production, manufacturing, and/or test deliverables
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•  Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a 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 asylum

Desired:

• 15+ years relevant industry experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or maintenance  
• Experience leading multidiscipline teams across multiple geographic locations
• Professional certifications related to Tooling Engineering scope (Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), Professional Engineer (PE), etc.)
• Demonstrated experience standing up and deploying new teams, systems, processes, and/or capabilities

Inclusivity Statement

Don’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 oth