Supplier Development Engineer

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Alabama seeks a supplier development professional to lead qualification activities across aerospace supply chains, from initial assessment through production readiness.

You will conduct audits, maintain qualification files, collaborate with engineering and procurement, and support international supplier development while traveling to facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of supplier development or manufacturing engineering with supplier-facing accountability.
• Experience planning and executing supplier audits or readiness assessments.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and their impact on quality, delivery and cost.
• Experience across Engineering, Procurement, Supplier Quality and Programs.
• Willingness to travel regularly to supplier facilities.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

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 assess process maturity, quality systems, capacity, and readiness to meet performance requirements.
• Own and maintain qualification files from initial assessment to first article approval and production.
• Drive supplier development with Strategic and Preferred tier suppliers, including design‑to‑manufacture workshops and capacity planning.
• Partner with Supplier Quality to assess QMS capability and establish a quality baseline before entry into the approved base.
• Maintain enterprise qualification library to enable cross‑program reuse of qualification data.
• Support international supplier development with consistent qualification standards for global suppliers.
• Contribute to supplier conference programs to align on performance expectations, roadmaps, and partnerships.
• Build and maintain qualification data in systems of record to support visibility and sourcing decisions.

Skills

Supplier development

Manufacturing engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier-facing accountability

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

• Lead supplier qualification activities through Blue Origin's four‑gate pathway (Capability Survey, On‑Site Audit, First Article Inspection, Rate Readiness) — initiating qualifications proactively ahead of program demand
• Conduct on‑site supplier audits to evaluate manufacturing process maturity, quality systems, capacity, and readiness to meet Blue Origin's performance requirements
• Own and maintain complete qualification files for assigned suppliers and commodities, from initial assessment through first article approval and into production
• Drive supplier development programs with Strategic and Preferred tier suppliers, including design‑to‑manufacture workshops and capacity investment planning
• Partner with Supplier Quality during the qualification process to assess supplier QMS capability and quality system maturity — establishing a clear quality baseline before suppliers enter the approved supply base
• Maintain the enterprise qualification library to enable cross‑program reuse of qualification data, reducing redundant efforts across Blue Origin's business units
• Support international supply base development by applying consistent qualification and development standards to global suppliers
• Contribute to Blue Origin's annual and quarterly supplier conference programs to align on performance expectations, development roadmaps, and strategic partnerships
• Build and maintain qualification and capability data in systems of record to support supply base visibility, sourcing decisions, and future‑state automation

Requirements

• B.S. degree or higher in an Engineering or field
• 4+ years of experience in supplier development, manufacturing engineering, or a related cross‑functional role with direct supplier‑facing accountability
• Experience planning and executing supplier audits or manufacturing readiness assessments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and how process maturity affects quality, delivery, and cost outcomes
• Experience working across Engineering, Procurement, Supplier Quality, and Program teams
• Ability to travel regularly to supplier facilities
• 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.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supplier qualification processes, including conducting audits and maintaining qualification files, while effectively collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure quality and performance standards are met. Proficient in supplier development and capable of applying consistent qualification standards across global suppliers.