Supply Chain Engineer - Avionics

Avionics Supplier Manager

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.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will participate in the development and manufacturing of space launch vehicles for various spaceflight systems.

We are seeking a technically ambitious, proactive, service-oriented individual with excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and analytical skills who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will be primarily responsible for managing avionics suppliers across the business units from a technical standpoint. You will work closely with our Integrated Product Team leadership, Buyers, Supplier Quality Experts, Program Managers and our external manufacturing partners to obtain fully compliant deliveries of various avionics hardware from our supplier base.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated 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.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with supply chain managers and suppliers to execute and deliver avionics products (including End Item Data Packages [EIDPs] review) in alignment with program business and technical goals and procurement timelines.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and integration teams, to develop and maintain product statements of work (SoWs), specifications, Supplier Data Requirement Lists [SDRLs], and other product development artifacts relevant to external fabrication.
• Strengthen vendor relationship by communicating program business and technical product information and changes to suppliers, while also conveying supplier capabilities, performance, and DFX feedback to Integrated Product Team leadership.
• Participate to regular status meetings with suppliers to monitor performance, address risks, resolve issues, track execution and ensure quality product design and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal product test teams, contract manufacturer and contract test houses to plan and conduct product functional, acceptance and qualification testing.
• Ensure a standardized qualification approach to process changes, and ongoing reliability testing (SoW evolution and optimization).
• Manage supplier improvement programs, including providing analysis and corrective actions for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with strategic suppliers, Supplier Corrective Actions Reports (SCARs), and Quality Management System (QMS) oversight as needed.
• Disposition Non-Conformances, supported by Quality Experts as required.
• Oversee the Containment program associated with non-conforming product from vendors, including identification of product locations, inspections, rework, making supply and operational risk assessments as appropriate, establishing clean points, and initiating charge-backs with buyers.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant avionics engineering field with project management experience or training.
• 5-10 years of experience developing complex electronic products (both printed circuit boards, electronic enclosures & harnessing), manufacturing, NPI program management, and product test.
• Solid experience working with cross-functional product development teams and external manufacturers to plan, fabricate, test and deliver complex electronic products and harnessing.
• Solid expertise understanding, developing and reporting complex datasets, budgets, cost accounting, etc. (using MS Excel or similar tools).
• Demonstrated success developing, communicating and executing (logic linked) schedules (using MS Project or similar tools).
• Strong analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills with high levels of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer oriented, collaborative team player with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Resourceful self-starter with a demonstrated sense of ownership and a strong bias for action in managing complex projects
• Up to 25% travel required to domestic suppliers

Desired:

• Experience developing aerospace electronic products across the entire production life cycle for multiple released products.
• Direct experience supporting rate production for avionics related hardware.
• Solid familiarity with relevant IPC board and harness development standards, and solid understanding of Class 2 vs Class 3 circuit card design trade-offs.
• Experience with relevant electronic product development tools: Primavera (P6) schedule management, DOORS/DNG requirements capture, Altium and OrCAD / Altium electronic board design, CREO mechanical design, and Windchill configuration management.

Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $108,795.00-$152,311.95. Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 an 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.

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Background Check: Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) 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 (obtained before onboarding), 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.

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