Principal Supply Chain Technical Project Manager

Front Door Defense; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Program Manager to oversee end-to-end procurement and program-wide supply chain execution for complex ASIC and SoC programs in a high-velocity environment.

You will bridge engineering, supply chain, and external semiconductor partners, driving capacity, scheduling, and risk management across global suppliers while ensuring program milestones are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor supply chain processes including foundry operations, OSAT, advanced packaging, assembly, and test operations.
• Ability to translate engineering requirements into operational execution with structured stage-gate milestones.
• Proven track record in managing supplier relationships and EVMS/CAM reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing for high-value ASIC materials and components, optimizing total cost of ownership.
• Architect and execute supply chain strategies aligned with program BOMs, cost accounts, and master schedules.
• Establish scalable semiconductor operations processes for multiple ASIC/SoC programs from design to production.
• Own contractual coordination with external semiconductor ecosystem, including foundries, OSAT, and vendors.
• Negotiate and manage LTAs and firm-fixed price contracts to secure supply continuity and cost efficiency.
• Drive capacity readiness with global manufacturing partners, including wafer start commitments and tooling planning.
• Coordinate qualification activities (PPAP/PCN) and ensure alignment with NPI to high-volume manufacturing.
• Integrate supplier build/delivery commitments into master program schedules for visibility and risk mitigation.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

ERP/MRP systems

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Principal Supply Chain Technical Project Manager

\"Oversee end-to-end semiconductor supply chain programs from design through production ramp across multiple ASIC projects\"

Location: Seattle, Washington

Compensation: $145,188 - 203,263 USD / year

About The Role

Principal Supply Chain Program Manager

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!

Position Overview

The Principal Supply Chain Program Manager serves as the primary cross-functional bridge between manufacturing partners, internal R&D, engineering, and operations. This role acts as the dedicated Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) lead within the Program Office to enable all aspects of ISC content and execution across complex, high-value programs.

Operating in a technically complex, commercially driven environment shaped by geopolitical risk, AI-driven demand surges, and semiconductor industry volatility, this critical-path role provides full lifecycle accountability, reporting, and visibility for custom silicon, ASIC materials, and hardware components. You will establish a scalable operational bridge to ensure that supplier commitments, manufacturing capacity, materials, schedules, and commercial activities remain flawlessly aligned with program development phase gates and production milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing for high-value ASIC materials and advanced components, including silicon wafers, specialized semiconductor inputs, and custom packaging, driving total cost of ownership optimization.
• Architect and execute end-to-end supply chain strategies in coordination with the Program Management Office (PMO), delivering time-phased acquisition plans aligned with the program Bill of Materials (BOM), cost accounts, and prioritized master schedules.
• Establish scalable semiconductor operations processes capable of supporting multiple concurrent ASIC and system-on-chip (SoC) programs from early-stage design through production.
• Own contractual operational coordination with the external semiconductor ecosystem, including foundry operations, OSAT partners, substrate vendors, wafer sort, and final test facilities.
• Negotiate and manage Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contracts with global foundries and component vendors to secure supply continuity and cost-effective partnerships.
• Drive industrialization and capacity readiness with global manufacturing partners, including capacity reservations, allocation agreements, wafer start commitments, tooling, and mask set planning to meet volume and yield targets.
• Assess and track supplier Technical Readiness Levels (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL), driving maturation plans that align supplier capabilities with program lifecycle phase gates.
• Partner with engineering and quality on process qualification across the semiconductor supply base, including PPAP/PCN management, reliability tracking, and technology transfers from New Product Introduction (NPI) to high-volume manufacturing.
• Coordinate logistics and operational readiness supporting engineering samples, qualification hardware, first-silicon bring-up, characterization, and system integration.
• Integrate supplier build, test, and delivery commitments directly into the master program schedule, maintaining total visibility into key milestones and driving aggressive recovery actions when constraints threaten program need dates.
• Leverage AI-driven analytics alongside ERP/MRP platforms (such as SAP or Oracle) for predictive demand forecasting, end-to-end supply chain visibility, and exception management from wafer start through final test and delivery.
• Maintain semiconductor supply and inventory plans within the company's enterprise systems to dynamically support engineering and production demand while ensuring long-lead materials are aligned with master schedules.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies, including dual-sourcing initiatives, to safeguard the program's critical path against geopolitical, capacity, material shortage, and manufacturing yield risks.
• Monitor global market trends—including wafer pricing, memory market volatility, and regional capacity constraints—delivering executive-level risk and opportunity analyses with actionable strategic recommendations.
• Produce monthly and quarterly reporting on supplier performance, manufacturing cycle times, production yield, and supply continuity KPIs, managing financials utilizing formal Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) tracking principles.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Law, Business, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience spanning engineering, semiconductor operations, ASIC/SoC manufacturing, procurement, project management, or integrated supply chain management.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, contract development, and negotiations for custom silicon, ASICs, or critical semiconductor components.
• Demonstrated experience with semiconductor supply chain processes, including foundry operations, OSAT, advanced packaging, assembly, and test operations.
• Ability to work effectively with highly technical engineering organizations, translating engineering requirements into operational execution using structured stage-gate and milestone tracking.
• High proficiency utilizing ERP/MRP platforms (specifically SAP or Oracle) and supplier management portal tools for demand forecasting, material tracking, and scenario planning.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 25% to support supplier qualification and readiness reviews.
• Ability to comply with federal export control regulations (ITAR/EAR). Must be willing and eligible for submission to a security clearance process if required by the program portfolio.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business Administration (MBA).
• Experience supporting custom ASIC or SoC development programs from initial early-stage development and NPI through high-volume production ramp and yield improvement programs.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, telecommunications, or other high-reliability semiconductor programs (familiarity with RF, mixed-signal, high-speed digital, DSP, modem, or communications ASICs is a plus).
• Hands‑on experience executing supply chain programs in support of DoD, NASA, or major aerospace and commercial technology portfolios utilizing formal Cost Account Manager (CAM) positions or strict EVMS governance.
• Advanced proficiency with AI-driven supply chain visibility tools or predictive analytics applied to global semiconductor capacity planning.
• Deep exposure to hardware design infrastructure, non‑recurring engineering (NRE) structures, advanced packaging process technologies, and associated software/tooling components.
• Professional supply chain or project management certification, such as APICS CSCP, CPIM, CPSM, or PMP.

What Success Looks Like

The Principal Supply Chain Program Manager will establish a strong operational and commercial bridge between ASIC engineering, Supply Chain, and the external semiconductor ecosystem. Success in this role means that supplier commitments, manufacturing capacity, materials, schedules, commercial structures, and production readiness remain perfectly aligned with program needs, allowing engineering teams to focus on technical execution while semiconductor operational dependencies and long-term business risks are proactively managed.

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20 CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95 WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20 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, 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