Supplier Development Engineer
About the role
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. It involves Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead supplier qualification activities through Blue Origin's four-gate pathway (Capability Survey, On-Site Audit, First Article Inspection, Rate Readiness)
- Initiate qualifications proactively ahead of program demand
- Conduct on-site supplier audits to evaluate manufacturing process maturity, quality systems, capacity, and readiness to meet Blue Origin's performance requirements
- Own and maintain complete qualification files for assigned suppliers and commodities, from initial assessment through first article approval and into production
- Design and run development programs with Strategic and Preferred tier suppliers, including design-to-manufacture workshops and capacity investment planning
- Partner with Supplier Quality during the qualification process to assess supplier QMS capability and quality system maturity — establishing a clear quality baseline before suppliers enter the approved supply base
- Maintain the enterprise qualification library to enable cross-program reuse of qualification data, reducing redundant efforts across Blue Origin's business units
- Support international supply base development by applying consistent qualification and development standards to global suppliers
- Contribute to Blue Origin's annual and quarterly supplier conference programs to align on performance expectations, development roadmaps, and strategic partnerships
- Build and maintain qualification and capability data in systems of record to support supply base visibility, sourcing decisions, and future-state automation
Requirements
- B.S. degree or higher in Engineering or a related field
- 4+ years of experience in supplier development, manufacturing engineering, or a related cross-functional role with direct supplier-facing accountability
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and how process maturity affects quality, delivery, and cost outcomes
- Experience working across Engineering, Procurement, Supplier Quality, and Program teams
- Excellent communication skills — ability to set clear expectations with suppliers, drive accountability, and translate technical performance requirements across organizational boundaries
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Qualifications
- Passion for Blue Origin's mission and vision
Skills
- Technical expertise
- Supplier-facing leadership
- Commitment to quality
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 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
Pay
Base Pay Range For WA applicants is $112,559.00 - $156,882.60
Schedule
Travel expected up to 50% of the time
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.
- 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.
Culture Statement
Blue Origin is dedicated to building an authentic workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We strive to attract, retain, and develop a highly qualified and dedicated work force. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.