Cost Estimator III

Blue Origin • Huntsville, WA

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About The Position

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 spaceflight! This 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 part of a hardworking team of experts, you will be responsible for cost estimating your area of expertise across all Blue Origin programs. Your efforts will support design-for-manufacture studies and inform supplier negotiations. You will be supporting cost-reduction ideas throughout the company. The duties will include the opportunity to shape the future of our estimating practices for decades to come. 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!

Requirements

• 5+ years of direct experience estimating one or more of the following types of aerospace components: castings/forgings, aerospace structure, welding/joining, valves, tubing, avionics, harnessing, or composites.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes and ability to evaluate and analyze associated costs
• Demonstrated track record of success in Design for Manufacturability feedback for engineering

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of estimating components for the space industry
• Experience developing complex estimating software tools/methods
• Experience incorporating lessons learned from past estimates into future models
• Strong data analytics skills.

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.
• 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 benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed