Principal Supply Chain Engineer - Enterprise Commodity Strategy

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Design for Manufacturing (DfM) into enterprise-level design rationalization to optimize Blue Origin's component database
• Lead cross-Business Unit collaboration with engineering teams and Advanced Concepts & Engineering (ACE) to rationalize, standardize, and commonize designs
• Challenge requirements and provide technical inputs to ACE enterprise design guides with a focus on reducing unique part numbers
• 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
• Partner with Strategic Procurement to develop and execute commodity-specific sourcing strategies
• Integrate technical requirements with commercial considerations to optimize total cost of ownership
• Lead development of customer-focused, world-class project management toolsets and methodologies
• Pioneer integration of AI, automation, and advanced analytics into supply chain operations
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to accelerate program execution

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

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 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

Skills

• Leadership in technical and supply chain management
• Collaboration with engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders
• Data-driven decision making
• Strategic planning and implementation
• Project management and toolset development
• Continuous improvement and innovation
• Technical writing and presentation

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%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays

Pay

For WA applicants is $169,624.00 - $237,473.25

Schedule

Details on schedule not specified in the job posting.