Manager, Fluids Design

BLUE ORIGIN

. Set technical and product support directions for a multidisciplinary fluids design team .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $138,181 - $211,040 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in engineering team development and technical support for fluid and propulsion systems, with a focus on process improvement and effective project management throughout the component life cycle.

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Aerospace Industry ExperienceMechanical Design FundamentalsGeometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing (GD&T)Computer-Aided Design (CAD) ToolsDesign For Manufacturability (DFM)

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignManufacturing ProcessesSupply Chain ManagementMaterials ProcessingCorrective Action ImplementationCryogenic Propulsion SystemsThermodynamicsHeat TransferCombustion PrinciplesLean Or Six Sigma Knowledge

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCoaching And MentoringPositive Professional RelationshipsPerformance ManagementCareer Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean CertificationSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Fluids DesignComponent Life CycleAnomaly InvestigationsRoot Cause AnalysisProcess ImprovementMK1 Lunar Lander

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set technical and product support directions for a multidisciplinary fluids design team
Develop team members to support current and future program needs
Support in-house and supplier activities involving design, fabrication, and continuous improvement of fluids components for the MK1 Lunar Lander
Lead and promote process improvement and development across all phases of the component life cycle
Manage the complete employee experience, including hiring, performance management, training, and career development tools
Improve technical processes, requirements, and tool development
Provide day-to-day direction to the team
Provide direct technical support throughout the component life cycle
Lead and contribute to component design, manufacturing, and test support
Perform data reviews and test readiness reviews
Support anomaly investigations and root cause analyses
Drive corrective actions and hardware improvements
Support the design, development, manufacturing, procurement, and testing of MK1 Lunar Lander fluid and propulsion systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, or Physics preferred)
5+ years of aerospace industry or related field experience, or equivalent
Ability to lead a team of engineers in a fast-paced environment while delivering hardware to meet customer needs
Experience developing engineering talent through coaching, mentoring, and growth opportunities
Strong technical fundamentals in mechanical design, manufacturing, supply chain, and materials processing
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) tools
Experience leading Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Understanding of production processes
Success with corrective action implementation
Ability to lead teams and maintain positive professional relationships
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
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
Preferred: Engineering M.S., MBA, or equivalent
Preferred: 2+ years of people leadership experience with 8+ direct reports
Preferred: 5+ years of cryogenic propulsion systems experience
Preferred: Technical fundamentals in propulsion, fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and/or combustion
Preferred: Lean or Six Sigma knowledge/certifications
Preferred: Experience leading and developing engineers into high performers
Required Blue’s Standard Background Check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors