Supplier Development Engineer III

Application close date:Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're 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 spaceflightThis role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.As a member of the Supplier Recovery Team (SRT), you will engage strategically with suppliers who do not meet Blue Origin's key performance metrics, ensuring they adhere to our cost, quality, and delivery expectations. Acting as the primary liaison, you will collaborate with internal teams-including Procurement, Program IPT, Supply Chain Program Managers, and Supplier Quality teams-to 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 Origin's 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 Origin's 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 requiredSpecial Mentions:Relocation providedTravel expected +50% of the timeMultiple positions availableMust be willing to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlinesResponsibilities:Improve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics across the supply chainCreate, improve, and implement supplier quality and manufacturing processesReview and understand supplier issues, and recommend the appropriate actionsWork closely with receiving, receiving inspection, supplier quality engineer, and assurance in purging suspect/non-conforming material from inventory and throughout the organizationOversee 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 improvementsAnalyze and improve supplier processes for bottlenecks, yield, and rate limiters to meet throughput targetsManage supplier workflow and projects to ensure priorities are aligned with business needsDevelop schedules and plans to bring up new parts and processes in the supply chain, and support supplier execution against timelineLead, track, and improve supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changesDevelop, implement, and continuously improve business processes needed for receiving inspection operations, nonconforming hardware management, manufacturing and assembly, product traceability, and other critical business/production systemsWork with leadership to develop future business models, establish road map and measures, and execute long-term strategic plansMinimum Qualifications:B.S. Degree or higher in an engineering degree2+ years of experience in an engineering, supply chain o

Created: 2025-09-12