Project Engineer III, GS1-9 Engine FWD Module

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

14d•$121,023 - $169,432

About The Position

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. The Project Engineer III for the 9 Engine FWD Module serves as the technical lead for buy-part material readiness, employing engineering knowledge and project management skills to ensure hardware availability. This role maintains end-to-end planning and procurement signal flow for critical components, eliminating false demand, aligning MRP with P6 forecasts, and enabling on-time manufacturing and launch readiness. The position bridges engineering and supply chain disciplines to provide technical oversight, data-driven decision making, and systematic risk management for this mission-critical vehicle subsystem.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
Understanding of engineering change management and configuration control processes
Working knowledge of MRP systems and technical procurement specifications
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and aerospace materials/processes requirements
Experience with project scheduling tools and technical timeline management
Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize technical data into actionable insights
Exceptional communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts across functional teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and technical data analysis tools

Nice To Haves

5+ years of engineering project experience in aerospace or complex manufacturing environments
Experience managing technical aspects of procurement for complex aerospace systems or assemblies
Track record of applying engineering principles to supply chain and material readiness challenges
Experience with ERP systems and technical data management platforms
Knowledge of aerospace quality standards, manufacturing processes, and compliance requirements
Demonstrated skill in technical risk assessment and mitigation planning
Experience applying data analytics (e.g., SQL, Databricks, BI tools) to improve engineering and procurement processes

Responsibilities

Apply technical understanding to validate MRP demand signals, resolving eBOM-mBOM mismatches and ensuring alignment with engineering requirements and build strategy.
Drive technical resolution of procurement requests, ensuring details are accurate and complete while minimizing PR aging and driving timely PO deliveries.
Engineer appropriate lead times and buffers by analyzing technical complexities of components and aligning PO due dates with P6 forecast need dates.
Provide technical leadership within the 9 Engine FWD Module IPT, identifying critical component risks and mitigation strategies.
Develop and implement data engineering solutions using AI/Databricks tools to enhance visibility into technical material readiness.
Coordinate across Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing organizations to resolve technical issues affecting material flow, maintain clean and consistent data.