Senior Supplier Development Engineer – Space Systems

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer III to lead supplier qualification activities across a four-gate pathway. You will perform on-site audits, maintain qualification files, and drive development programs with strategic suppliers to improve quality, delivery, and capacity.

The role requires field-forward work, travel up to 50%, and close collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, Supplier Quality and Program teams across Blue Origin facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of supplier development or manufacturing engineering with supplier-facing accountability.
• Experience planning/executing supplier audits or manufacturing readiness assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification activities through a four-gate pathway (Capability Survey, On-Site Audit, First Article Inspection, Rate Readiness).
• Conduct on-site supplier audits to evaluate manufacturing maturity, quality systems, capacity, and readiness.
• Own and maintain qualification files through first article approval and production.
• Drive supplier development programs with strategic and preferred tier suppliers, including DtM workshops and capacity planning.

Skills

Supplier development

Process auditing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related field

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer III to lead supplier qualification activities across a four-gate pathway. You will perform on-site audits, maintain qualification files, and drive development programs with strategic suppliers to improve quality, delivery, and capacity.

The role requires field-forward work, travel up to 50%, and close collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, Supplier Quality and Program teams across Blue Origin facilities.