Blue Castings Supply Chain Project Manager

Blue Origin LLC; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supply Chain Project Manager to join their innovative team in Arlington. In this pivotal role, you will manage materials and services, ensuring successful operations and timely delivery. This position directly impacts the future of space exploration, requiring a commitment to safety and collaboration. You will develop strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive improvements while working in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about space and eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Short and Long-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Education Support Program

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management or related fields.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage materials and services for successful operations.
• Develop and execute Supply Chain strategies and processes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Abilities

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Coupa

Job description

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Blue Castings Supply Chain Project Manager

Apply locations Arlington, WA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R51314

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 diverse 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, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

This role supports the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

This role directly supports the Engines Business Unit and will be responsible for providing on-site Supply Chain support for the Blue Castings facility in Arlington, WA. As a single-threaded, the individual in this role will be responsible for managing materials and services in support of successful operations. They will be responsible for developing and executing Supply Chain strategies, processes, and material program plans to ensure performance and on-time delivery as production ramps. Aspects of this role include invoicing, occasional supplier visits, risk management, DFx, CapEx, equipment rental, and supplier quality. Heavy collaboration and coordination with other teammates will be required to ensure work is executed properly in a timely fashion. Weekly and monthly reporting on spend, schedule adherence, improvements, and forecast is an expectation of this position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage and resolve invoice issues.
• Monitor and manage shop supplies to prevent shortages.
• Work with all material suppliers to order materials as needed.
• Monitor all VMI levels and adjust to meet rate requirements.
• Facilitate equipment rental.
• Setup and maintain second sources for all Suppliers.
• Coordinate Supplier Quality issues and rework, and drive corrective action resolution.
• Attend Operations meetings and provide status of part tracking.
• Pre-walk the factory daily and understand the part sequence to pre-coordinate all OSP shipping approvals and expedite.
• Pre-coordinate schedule, shipments, and ECDs with suppliers.
• Actively coordinate with Blue Castings shipping and receiving department to ensure all orders are processed.
• Coordinate and complete supplier site visits at least 2x per year.
• Support weekly CapEx site expansion meetings.
• Assist with completion of CAPEX request packages.
• Coordinate PR/PO for all CapEx purchases.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Engineering, related technical fields, Supply Chain Management, or related industry experience.
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal), leadership abilities, negotiation skills and the ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment are required to perform in this position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate complex ideas, anticipate potential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs and evaluate new ideas with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines with engineering, design, and project management counterparts to deliver on-time products/services.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions.
• Demonstrated creating and maintaining systems and processes to streamline operations.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills developed from contracts, proposal management, supplier management, capture management or similar negotiating activities.
• Ability to develop and execute project plans within budget and schedule constraints, ability to simultaneously manage multiple programs and priorities.
• Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability to define processes that can scale.
• Occasional travel required.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Coupa system(s).
• Experience with spacecraft systems and human spaceflight systems.
• Experience working in a new product development environment.
• Experience with and knowledge of defense acquisition.
• Experience in procurement and planning, MRP/ERP planning and transactions, BOM structures, and material estimating and Basis of Estimate creation.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Supply Chain Management and Program Management.
• Experience effectively negotiating Terms and Conditions (T&C’s).

Compensation Range for WA applicants: $111,121.00-$155,569.05

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 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 (DIBDS) 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 may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

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.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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 workforce.

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 at [e-mail].

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Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space.