Field-Site Supplier Development Engineer II — Space

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 50%

Multiple positions available

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer II to lead supplier qualifications across four-gate stages, including capability surveys, on-site audits, first article inspections, and rate readiness. The role requires hands-on supplier engagement and field-based work with regular travel.

You will build development programs with strategic suppliers, partner with quality, and maintain qualification data for cross-program reuse.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supplier development, manufacturing engineering, or related cross-functional role.
• Experience planning and executing supplier audits or manufacturing readiness assessments.
• Ability to travel regularly to supplier facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification activities through four-gate pathway: Capability Survey, On-Site Audit, First Article Inspection, Rate Readiness.
• Conduct on-site supplier audits to evaluate manufacturing maturity, quality systems, and readiness.
• Own and maintain qualification files from initial assessment to production.

Skills

Supplier development

Audit planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AS9102 / FAI

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer II to lead supplier qualifications across four-gate stages, including capability surveys, on-site audits, first article inspections, and rate readiness. The role requires hands-on supplier engagement and field-based work with regular travel.

You will build development programs with strategic suppliers, partner with quality, and maintain qualification data for cross-program reuse.