Supplier Development Engineer Sr

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Affirmative Action, Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Business Development, Business Model, CDL Driver's License, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Detail Oriented, Disability Accommodations, Electromechanics, Electronics Assembly, Electronics Manufacturing, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Hardware Development, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Improvement Metrics, Internet/IP Telephony, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Legal, Machine Tool, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Methods, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Material Moving, Medical Records, Metrics, Military, Onboarding, Outsourcing, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Process Development, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Process Modeling, Product Design, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Production Systems, Productivity Model, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Receiving Inspection, Regulations, Requirements Management, Road Tests, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Testing, Time Management, Traceability, Traffic Shaping, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

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.

As a member of the Supplier Recovery Team (SRT), you will engage strategically with suppliers who do not meet Blue Origin's key performance metrics, ensuring they adhere to our cost, quality, and delivery expectations. Acting as the primary liaison, you will collaborate with internal teams-including Procurement, Program IPT, Supply Chain Program Managers, and Supplier Quality teams-to identify the root causes of non-performance and develop robust recovery plans. Your efforts will focus on driving continuous performance improvements within the supply chain, leveraging your expertise to enhance supplier capabilities and support Blue Origin's ambitious production goals.

This position will have a direct impact on the history of space exploration, requiring your unwavering commitment to safe and repeatable spaceflight practices. By lowering the cost of access to space, you will help realize Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. Join us on this remarkable journey and become a vital part of a team that is setting new benchmarks in space exploration while making a meaningful difference for future generations.

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!

Special Mentions:

Relocation provided
Travel expected up to 50% of the time
Multiple positions available
Must be willing to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines

Responsibilities:

Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics across the supply chain
Create, improve, and implement supplier quality and manufacturing processes
Review and understand supplier issues, and recommend the appropriate actions
Manage relationships with assigned suppliers, driving on-time delivery, reducing overdue backlog, and improving quality metrics where applicable.
Work closely with receiving, receiving inspection, supplier quality engineer, and assurance in purging suspect/non-conforming material from inventory and throughout the organization
Oversee and be accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations.
Develop, analyze, and present process metrics to encourage design for manufacturability, quality, and supply chain improvements
Analyze and improve supplier processes for bottlenecks, yield, and rate limiters to meet throughput targets
Manage supplier workflow and projects to ensure priorities are aligned with business needs
Develop schedules and plans to bring up new parts and processes in the supply chain, and support supplier execution against timeline
Lead, track, and improve supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes
Develop, implement, and continuously improve business processes needed for receiving inspection operations, nonconforming hardware management, manufacturing and assembly, product traceability, and other critical business/production systems
Work with leadership to develop future business models, establish road map and measures, and execute long-term strategic plans

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. Degree or higher level in an engineering degree
6+ years of experience in an engineering, supply chain or quality role
Has worked with product development teams to define, scope, and prioritize design requirements to ensure operational and manufacturing success.
Experience in hardware development and manufacturing of complex electronic assemblies
Experience in technical management of suppliers
Experience in implementation of DFx principles in an outsourced manufacturing environment
Excellent Communication Skills - Ability to articulate technical problems to non-subject matter experts
Experience with fault tree analysis and value stream or process flow mapping
Ability to learn, grow and tackle new challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in engineering or business
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar training/experience
Experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, and fault analysis
Experience with packaging design, manufacturing, and qualification
Experience in tooling bring-up, machining processes, secondary finish processes, and qualification
Experience with Pareto analysis, root cause, and corrective actions
Hands-on experience with metallic, plastic, composite, or electromechanical manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment
Has managed planning and technical aspects of product builds through the full product life cycle

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $75,289.00 - $105,404.25

Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 an 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 other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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Blue Origin LLC

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