Supplier Development Engineer III

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!

As a member of the Supplier Recovery Team (SRT) you will engage strategically with suppliers who do not meet Blue Origins key performance metrics ensuring they adhere to our cost quality and delivery expectations. Acting as the primary liaison you will collaborate with internal teamsincluding Procurement Program IPT Supply Chain Program Managers and Supplier Quality teamsto identify the root causes of non-performance and develop robust recovery plans. Your efforts will focus on driving continuous performance improvements within the supply chain leveraging your expertise to enhance supplier capabilities and support Blue Origins ambitious production goals.

This position will have a direct impact on the history of space exploration requiring your unwavering commitment to safe and repeatable spaceflight practices. By lowering the cost of access to space you will help realize Blue Origins vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. Join us on this remarkable journey and become a vital part of a team that is setting new benchmarks in space exploration while making a meaningful difference for future generations.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise leadership skills and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required

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 road map and measures and execute long-term strategic plans

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree or higher in an engineering degree
• 2 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:

• Masters 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:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

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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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues 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

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Benefits

• Benefits include: 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.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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