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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 diverse 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, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

This role supports the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

This role directly supports the Engines Business Unit and will be responsible for providing on-site Supply Chain support for the Blue Castings facility in Arlington, WA. As a single-threaded, the individual in this role will be responsible for managing materials and services to in support of successful operations. They will be responsible for developing and executing Supply Chain strategies, processes, and material program plans to ensure performance and on-time delivery as production ramps. Aspects of this role include invoicing, occasional supplier visits, risk management, DFx, CapEx, equipment rental, and supplier quality. Heavy collaboration and coordination with other teammates will be required to ensure work is executed properly in a timely fashion. Weekly and monthly reporting on spend, schedule adherence, improvements, and forecast is an expectation of this position.

Key candidate attributes to facilitate success in this role include influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving.  We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manage and resolve invoice issues.Monitor and manage shop supplies to prevent shortages.Work with all material suppliers to order materials as needed.Monitor all VMI levels and adjust to meet rate requirements.Facilitate equipment rental.Setup and maintain second sources for all Suppliers.Coordinate Supplier Quality issues and rework, and drive corrective action resolution.Attend Operations meeting and provide status of part tracking, Pre-walk the factory daily and understand the part sequence to pre-coordinate all OSP shipping approvals and expedite.Pre-coordinate schedule, shipments and ECDs with suppliers.Actively coordinate with Blue Castings shipping and receiving department to ensure all orders are processed.Coordinate and complete supplier site visits at least 2x per year.Support weekly CapEx site expansion meetings.Assist with completion of CAPEX request PackagesCoordinate PR/PO for all Capex purchases.Manage and resolve all invoice issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Engineering, related technical fields, Supply Chain Management, or related industry experience.Superior communication skills (written and verbal), leadership abilities, negotiation skills and the ability to collaborate in a cross functional environment are required to perform in this position.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate complex ideas, anticipate potential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs and evaluate new ideas with internal and external partners.Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines with engineering, design, and project management counterparts to deliver on-time products/servicesExcellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actionsDemonstrated creating and maintaining systems and processes to streamline operations.Demonstrated negotiation skills developed from contracts, proposal management, supplier management, capture management or similar negotiating activities.Ability to develop and execute project plans within budget and schedule constraints, ability to simultaneously manage multiple programs and priorities.Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability to define processes that can scaleOccasional travel requiredAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusionMust 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalentExperience with Deltek Costpoint and Coupa system(s)Experience with spacecraft systems and human spaceflight systemsExperience working in a new product development environmentExperience with and knowledge of defense acquisition.Experience in procurement and planning, MRP/ERP planning and transactions, BOM structures, and material estimating and Basis of Estimate creation.Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Supply Chain Management and Program ManagementExperience effectively negotiating Terms and Conditions (T&C’s).
 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $111,121.00-$155,569.05

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

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 (DIBDS) 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, 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.

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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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