Supplier Development Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

Supplier Development Engineer leading supplier qualifications and development at Blue Origin. Ensuring readiness and quality in supply operations to support safe human spaceflight.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,059 - $156,882 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier qualification processes, including conducting audits and maintaining qualification files, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and performance standards are met. Proficient in supplier development and capable of applying consistent qualification standards across global suppliers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier DevelopmentManufacturing EngineeringSupplier AuditsQuality Management Systems (QMS)Cross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Supplier QualificationManufacturing Process EvaluationQuality Systems AssessmentCapacity PlanningFirst Article InspectionRate ReadinessDesign-to-Manufacture WorkshopsQualification Data ManagementManufacturing Readiness AssessmentsProcess Maturity Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipProblem-SolvingCollaborationStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise Qualification LibrarySystems of Record

Industry Keywords

Supplier QualityCross-Program ReuseGlobal SuppliersPerformance ExpectationsStrategic Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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