Principal Supply Chain Engineer - Enterprise Commodity Strategy

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 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, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

The Principal Supply Chain Engineer will serve as a highly technical subject matter expert leading enterprise-level product strategy and global supply chain engineering initiatives. This strategic leadership role drives and upholds Design for Manufacturing (DfM) for procured parts and ensure DfM is incorporated into design rationalization, commodity standardization, and sourcing optimization across all Business Units. in to reduce complexity, cost, and lead times while maintaining technical excellence.

Enterprise Product Strategy & Vision 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 DfM into enterprise-level design rationalization to optimize Blue Origin's component database

Design Rationalization & Standardization Lead cross-Business Unit collaboration with engineering teams and Advanced Concepts & Engineering (ACE) to rationalize, standardize, and commonize designs

Incorporate DfM into standardized designs within the Blue catalogue, ensuring technical specifications are accessible and actionable

Challenge requirements and provide technical inputs to ACE enterprise design guides with a focus on reducing unique part numbers

Data-Driven Execution & Analytics 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

Strategic Sourcing Partnership Partner with Strategic Procurement to develop and execute commodity-specific sourcing strategies

Integrate technical requirements with commercial considerations to optimize total cost of ownership

Balance performance, reliability, and cost across the supply base Innovation & Process Excellence Lead development of customer-focused, world-class project management toolsets and methodologies

Champion continuous improvement initiatives to accelerate program execution

Pioneer integration of AI, automation, and advanced analytics into supply chain operations

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Experience with manufacturing capability and methods

Direct experience…