Principal Supply Chain Engineer - Enterprise Commodity Strategy
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. The Principal Supply Chain Engineer will serve as a highly technical subject matter expert leading enterprise-level product strategy and global supply chain engineering initiatives. This strategic leadership role drives and upholds Design for Manufacturing (DfM) for procured parts and ensure DfM is incorporated into design rationalization, commodity standardization, and sourcing optimization across all Business Units. in to reduce complexity, cost, and lead times while maintaining technical excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline)
- 10+ years of progressive technical leadership experience in aerospace or high-reliability industries
- Deep expertise in product design, manufacturing and test
- Strong working knowledge of configuration management systems, tools, and best practices
- Proven success leading cross-functional teams through complex, large-scale engineering programs
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results under aggressive timelines in dynamic, fast-paced environments
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to distill complex technical information for various audiences (technical through executive level)
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities with demonstrated risk identification and mitigation experience
- Comprehensive understanding of aerospace regulatory requirements, industry standards, and compliance frameworks
- Financial acumen including budgeting, cost management, and program financial performance oversight
- Experience driving organizational change and leading transformation initiatives
- Proven ability to build and leverage networks across complex, multi-functional organizations
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Engineering or related technical field
- Experience with manufacturing capability and methods
- Direct experience with defense and/or commercial space programs
- Demonstrated application of AI, machine learning, or automation tools in program/supply chain management
- Six Sigma, Lean, or equivalent continuous improvement certification
Responsibilities
- Enterprise Product Strategy & Vision: Execute and contribute to the strategic vision for the Blue Market program, ensuring alignment with company-wide objectives
- Define and implement product strategies across multiple commodity portfolios
- Incorporate DfM into enterprise-level design rationalization to optimize Blue Origin's component database
- Design Rationalization & Standardization: Lead cross-Business Unit collaboration with engineering teams and Advanced Concepts & Engineering (ACE) to rationalize, standardize, and commonize designs
- Incorporate DfM into standardized designs within the Blue catalogue, ensuring technical specifications are accessible and actionable
- Challenge requirements and provide technical inputs to ACE enterprise design guides with a focus on reducing unique part numbers
- Data-Driven Execution & Analytics: Develop DfM KPIs that deliver actionable insights
- Conduct rigorous data-driven analysis to inform strategic decisions and recommendations
- Translate complex technical and supply chain data into executive-level insights
- Strategic Sourcing Partnership: Partner with Strategic Procurement to develop and execute commodity-specific sourcing strategies
- Integrate technical requirements with commercial considerations to optimize total cost of ownership
- Balance performance, reliability, and cost across the supply base
- Innovation & Process Excellence: Lead development of customer-focused, world-class project management toolsets and methodologies
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives to accelerate program execution
- Pioneer integration of AI, automation, and advanced analytics into supply chain operations
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
