Aerospace Project Engineer – MRP & Procurement Lead

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Project Engineer III to lead technical readiness for the 9 Engine FWD Module, ensuring on-time manufacturing and launch readiness through strong cross-functional collaboration. You will validate MRP signals, resolve BOM mismatches, and drive timely procurement deliveries while applying engineering judgment to mitigate risks.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a technical field, experience with ERP/MRP, and data analytics tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• Understanding of engineering change management and configuration control processes.
• Working knowledge of MRP systems and technical procurement specifications.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and aerospace materials/processes requirements.
• Experience with project scheduling tools and technical timeline management.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize technical data into actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts across functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and technical data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical understanding to validate MRP demand signals, resolving eBOM-mBOM mismatches and ensuring alignment with engineering requirements and build strategy.
• Drive technical resolution of procurement requests, ensuring details are accurate and complete while minimizing PR aging and driving timely PO deliveries.
• Engineer appropriate lead times and buffers by analyzing technical complexities of components and aligning PO due dates with P6 forecast need dates.
• Provide technical leadership within the 9 Engine FWD Module IPT, identifying critical component risks and mitigation strategies
• Develop and implement data engineering solutions using AI/Databricks tools to enhance visibility into technical material readiness
• Coordinate across Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing organizations to resolve technical issues affecting material flow, maintain clean and consistent data.

Skills

MRP systems

Project scheduling

Data analysis

Engineering judgment

Technical leadership

Cross-functional communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Databricks

ERP systems

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Project Engineer III to lead technical readiness for the 9 Engine FWD Module, ensuring on-time manufacturing and launch readiness through strong cross-functional collaboration. You will validate MRP signals, resolve BOM mismatches, and drive timely procurement deliveries while applying engineering judgment to mitigate risks.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a technical field, experience with ERP/MRP, and data analytics tools.