Supply Chain Engineer III - Make/Buy

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, AL

14d

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 role is part of Global Supply Chain Engineering and Make-Buy Optimization team, where we will be engineering the future of Make-Buy decisions for scalability and resilience. The role is responsible for developing and executing the company’s make versus buy strategy to optimize cost, quality, risk, and schedule (when and where). This role will lead a team of engineers and analysts that will execute cross functional evaluations of internal manufacturing capabilities against supplier options; ensuring sourcing decisions align with business objectives, operational efficiencies, and long-term operational excellence.

Requirements

• Engineering degree with experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or systems engineering
• 5+ years of aerospace manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics
• Strong analytical skills and experience with project management
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication abilities
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing concepts and supplier relationship management
• Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Background Check Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional make-buy analyses for spacecraft and launch vehicle systems, considering technical, financial, schedule, and strategic factors
• Conduct make-buy analysis of parts, assemblies, and processes.
• Assess internal manufacturing capabilities vs. supplier capacity and expertise.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency.
• Partner with procurement and supplier quality to identify and qualify suppliers.
• Document and communicate make-buy recommendations with data-driven justifications.
• Support continuous improvement of manufacturing and sourcing strategies

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level