Vehicle CAD Manager

BLUE ORIGIN

. Lead a team of drafters and design engineers creating, maintaining, and releasing part, assembly, and install CAD models for the Transfer Stage Vehicle .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $138,181 - $211,040 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading teams in CAD modeling and engineering principles, with a strong focus on developing tools and processes to enhance team performance. Proven ability to manage complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.

Highest-signal resume keywords

B.S. In Mechanical Engineering10+ Years Related ExperienceCAD (Creo) ProficiencyPLM (Windchill) ExperienceGD&T (ASME Y14.5) Knowledge

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Hard Skills

CAD ModelingEngineering PrinciplesProject ManagementRisk ManagementTechnical Progress MonitoringDeliverable ManagementPerformance ReviewsCoachingProduct DesignManufacturing Processes

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipMentoringDiversity and Inclusion ManagementCoaching

Tools & Technologies

CreoWindchillDBIDSPerformance Management ToolsProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

Lunar Transportation SystemsComplex Product DeliveryHazardous-Material ComplianceMilitary Installation WorkBackground Check Requirements

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of drafters and design engineers creating, maintaining, and releasing part, assembly, and install CAD models for the Transfer Stage Vehicle
Lead designers in generating, integrating, and releasing CAD models
Recruit, hire, manage, and mentor a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team
Manage professional development through coaching, one-on-one development conversations, performance reviews, and promotion management
Develop tools and processes to improve team capability and performance
Develop robust plans meeting deliverables and manage technical, schedule, and risk metrics
Monitor technical progress, requirements, schedule, deliverables, and risks
Review recommendations for change with program management
Communicate progress to leadership
Apply engineering and business judgment to ensure efficient product design, manufacturing, procurement, testing, qualification, and delivery
Develop Lunar Transportation systems that return humans to the Moon and extend human presence beyond Earth

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related technical subject area
10+ years directly related experience
Experience with CAD (Creo), PLM (Windchill), and GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
In depth understanding of CAD modeling and engineering principles
Track record of delivering complex products, on schedule and in budget
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Standard Background Check required
Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if the role requires work on a military installation
Additional commercial motor vehicle and hazardous-material compliance requirements may apply to applicable drivers

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks 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