Supplier Development Engineer

Role Overview

• Lead supplier qualification activities through Blue Origin's four-gate pathway (Capability Survey, On-Site Audit, First Article Inspection, Rate Readiness) — initiating 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
• Drive supplier 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 an Engineering or field
• 4+ years of experience in supplier development, manufacturing engineering, or a related cross-functional role with direct supplier-facing accountability
• Experience planning and executing supplier audits or manufacturing readiness assessments
• 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
• Ability to travel regularly to supplier facilities
• 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.

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