Supplier Development Engineer - Spaceflight Systems

BLUE ORIGIN; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 112,000 - 157,000; 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 to lead qualification activities and drive supplier development across critical partners. The role involves field-forward on-site work with suppliers, owning qualification outcomes and improving quality, delivery, and capability.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, and Quality teams, managing four-gate qualification and implementing development initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in an Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years in supplier development, manufacturing engineering, or related role with supplier-facing accountability.
• Experience planning and executing supplier audits or manufacturing readiness assessments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and impact on quality, delivery, and cost.
• Experience working with Engineering, Procurement, Supplier Quality, and Programs.

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 process maturity, quality systems, capacity, and readiness.
• Own and maintain qualification files from initial assessment to production.
• Drive supplier development programs with strategic and preferred tier suppliers.
• Partner with Supplier Quality to assess QMS capability and maturity.

Skills

Supplier development

Manufacturing engineering

Audit experience

Travel readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality systems knowledge

Effective communication

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

AS9102 FAI

QMS familiarity (AS9100/AS9120)

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to lead qualification activities and drive supplier development across critical partners. The role involves field-forward on-site work with suppliers, owning qualification outcomes and improving quality, delivery, and capability.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, and Quality teams, managing four-gate qualification and implementing development initiatives.