Supply Chain Engineer III - Avionics

Blue Origin • Seattle, WA

7d • $108,795 - $152,312

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. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will participate in the development and manufacturing of spaceflight systems for various space launch vehicles. We are seeking a technically ambitious, proactive, service-oriented individual with excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and analytical skills who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will be primarily responsible for managing avionics suppliers across the business units from a technical standpoint. You will work closely with our Integrated Product Team leadership, Buyers, Supplier Quality Engineers, Program Managers and our external manufacturing partners to obtain fully compliant deliveries of various avionics hardware from our supply base. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant avionics engineering field with project management experience or training.
• 5-10 years of experience developing complex electronic products (both printed circuit boards, electronic enclosures & harnessing), manufacturing, NPI program management, and product test.
• Significant experience working with cross-functional product development teams and external manufacturers to plan, fabricate, test and deliver complex electronic products and harnessing.
• Strong analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills with high levels of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer oriented, collaborative team player with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Resourceful self-starter with a demonstrated sense of ownership and a strong bias for action in managing complex projects.
• Up to 25% travel required to domestic suppliers.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience supporting rate production for avionics related hardware.
• Familiarity with relevant IPC board and harness development standards, and understanding of Class 2 vs Class 3 circuit card design trade-offs.
• Experience with relevant electronic product development tools: Primavera (P6) schedule management, DOORS/DNG requirements capture, Altium and OrCAD / Altium electronic board design, CREO mechanical design, and Windchill configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with program, supply chain personnel, and suppliers to execute and deliver avionics products in alignment with business technical goals and timelines.
• Strengthen supplier relationships and convey supplier capabilities, performance, and DfX feedback to avionics Integrated Product Teams.
• Participate in regular meetings with suppliers to review performance, address risks, resolve issues, track execution and ensure quality product design and manufacturing processes.
• Support internal product test teams, contract manufacturers and contract test houses through product functional, acceptance and qualification testing.
• Support supplier adoption of design and priority changes, and champion simplification of Statement of Work and specification evolution.
• Engage in supplier improvement programs, including providing analysis and corrective actions for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with strategic suppliers, technical Supplier Corrective Actions Reports (SCARs), and support Supplier Quality oversight as needed.
• Support swift non-conformance management and disposition, as required.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees