Supplier Development Engineer III

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 112,059 - 156,883; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking an engineering candidate to improve supplier quality and manufacturing processes. This role is crucial for ensuring that all parts meet performance expectations and align with business needs.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Engineering, has extensive experience in supply chain or quality roles, and possesses excellent communication and technical management skills. The position requires U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in an engineering, supply chain or quality role.
• Experience in hardware development and manufacturing of complex electronic assemblies.
• Experience with product development teams to define design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics across the supply chain.
• Create and implement supplier quality and manufacturing processes.
• Lead and improve supplier manufacturing process development for new products.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Learn and Grow

Technical Management of Suppliers

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering or higher

Job description

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are developing 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!

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected +50% of the time
• Multiple positions available
• Must be willing to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines

Responsibilities

• Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics across the supply chain
• Create, improve, and implement supplier quality and manufacturing processes
• Review and understand supplier issues, and recommend the appropriate actions
• Work closely with receiving, receiving inspection, supplier quality engineer, and assurance in purging suspect/non‑conforming material from inventory and throughout the organization
• Oversee and be accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations
• Develop, analyze, and present process metrics to encourage design for manufacturability, quality, and supply chain improvements
• Analyze and improve supplier processes for bottlenecks, yield, and rate limiters to meet throughput targets
• Manage supplier workflow and projects to ensure priorities are aligned with business needs
• Develop schedules and plans to bring up new parts and processes in the supply chain, and support supplier execution against timeline
• Lead, track, and improve supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve business processes needed for receiving inspection operations, nonconforming hardware management, manufacturing and assembly, product traceability, and other critical business/production systems
• Work with leadership to develop future business models, establish roadmap and measures, and execute long‑term strategic plans

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. Degree or higher in an engineering degree
• 4+ years of experience in an engineering, supply chain or quality role
• Has worked with product development teams to define, scope, and prioritize design requirements to ensure operational and manufacturing success
• Experience in hardware development and manufacturing of complex electronic assemblies
• Experience in technical management of suppliers
• Experience in implementation of DFx principles in an outsourced manufacturing environment
• Excellent Communication Skills – Ability to articulate technical problems to non‑subject matter experts
• Experience with fault tree analysis and value stream or process flow mapping
• Ability to learn, grow and tackle new challenges in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work and willingness to perform low‑level tasks when needed
• 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

• Master's degree in engineering or business
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar training/experience
• Experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, and fault analysis
• Experience with packaging design, manufacturing, and qualification
• Experience in tooling bring‑up, machining processes, secondary finish processes, and qualification
• Experience with Pareto analysis, root cause, and corrective actions
• Hands‑on experience with metallic, plastic, composite, or electromechanical manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment
• Has managed planning and technical aspects of product builds through the full product life cycle

Compensation Range for WA applicants: $112,059.00 – $156,882.60. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• 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
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for additional benefits and bonuses based on the company’s discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 ... may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• 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 physical

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 and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

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]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.