Blue Origin · 10 hours ago
Sr. Supply Chain Engineer – Design Standardization & Commodity Strategy
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $203K/yr
10+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Sr. Supply Chain Engineer will define and drive design standardization strategies across key commodity areas, utilizing data-driven insights to enhance efficiency and reliability in the supply chain. This role requires strong technical expertise and cross-functional leadership to support safe human spaceflight.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and own enterprise-wide strategies for critical technical commodities (e.g., valves, composites, metal forming, avionics, other build-to-spec designs) that reduce part count and complexity while improving manufacturability, reliability, and cost
Seek, produce, and utilize data-driven insights (e.g., spend analysis, part family mapping, supplier capability assessments, should-cost models) to identify standardization and consolidation opportunities
Define design standardization proposals, assess risks and dependencies, and clearly document recommendations and trade-offs in executive-ready memos and presentations
Present strategies and business cases (cost, schedule, risk, quality, supply assurance) to senior leadership and secure alignment from engineering, supply chain, and program stakeholders
Coordinate and lead cross-functional implementation of commodity strategies across programs and product lines; act as the primary interface between engineering, supply chain, suppliers, and executive leadership
Track and report progress against key performance indicators (e.g., part-count reduction, cost savings, lead-time reduction, supplier rationalization), and adjust strategy as needed
Deliver clear, high-quality documentation, analyses, and briefings tailored to technical and non-technical audiences
Cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer obsession within the supply chain and engineering communities
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace, industrial, electrical, or related)
10+ years of experience in project/program management, supply chain management, manufacturing, or a similar discipline, including managing priorities, scope, schedule, integration, and cost
5+ years of focused technical experience in the design or manufacturing of at least one relevant commodity area (e.g., valves, composites, avionics, metal forming, other build-to-spec designs)
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while providing imaginative and detailed solutions to complex, ambiguous problems
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in supply chain management in a highly regulated environment, including aerospace and/or defense acquisition processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to clarify, structure, and communicate complex technical and business content, including authorship of formal plans, analyses, or specifications
Demonstrated ability to earn trust, influence without direct authority, manage stakeholders at all levels, and maintain positive, professional relationships
Demonstrated negotiation skills developed through contracts, proposal management, supplier management, or similar negotiating activities
Preferred
MBA or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, or a related field
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Proficiency with advanced Excel capabilities (e.g., Macros, Power Query, Power Pivot) and familiarity with data visualization tools
Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, SQL, VBA) for data analysis and automation of reporting
Experience leading design standardization or platforming efforts for complex, highly integrated products in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries
Experience working with or within suppliers, including assessing capability, driving standardization, and implementing long-term commodity strategies
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
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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