Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of experts you will directly support site operations strategic initiatives by working with operations stakeholders and partners, to ensure commissioning of a process that meets cost and performance requirement for the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle. This position will support all aspects of project management to include cost, schedule, technical design, and risk management as well as working with company's internal organizations and suppliers to transform the Rocket Park manufacturing campus.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with contract manufacturers (suppliers), engineering hardware design teams, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, and program leadership to ensure the timely delivery of critical flight and R&D hardware including (but not limited to) budget, engineering schedules, procurement schedules, supplier schedules, and program management status reports.
• Understand and communicate engineering and program requirements to suppliers and supplier capabilities to engineering teams and Blue management.
• Plan and negotiate with suppliers and engineering design teams to meet program technical, schedule, and cost expectations.
• Manage supplier performance to schedule, requirements, and cost goals.
• Conduct meetings with suppliers to status performance, manage risks and resolve issues.
• Communicate risks and risk abatement plans to management.
• Drive and support supplier process development initiatives to improve how products are designed and manufactured
• Transition products from concept, to development phase
• You will directly support the Rocket Park Site Operations Strategy team.

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!

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and communication skills in technical work environments
• Experience in project management in a technical environment
• Self-starter, strong bias for action
• Experience with Microsoft Project and balancing internal and external schedules
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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.

Desired:

• Experience in the design of aerospace electronic controls and fluids systems
• Experience working with various fabrication, electrical, and fluids component vendors
• Working familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and/or other team collaboration software tools

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.

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 (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.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• 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.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.