Supply Chain Engineer III - Avionics

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Seattle, WA:
Huntsville, AL:
Space Coast, FLtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R54607

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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.

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.
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* Qualifications:

*** Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant avionics engineering field with project management experience or training.
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