Blue Origin
spaceflight
PrincipalValvesEngineer–DesignStandardization&CommodityStrategy
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“Principal Valves Engineer – Design Standardization & Commodity Strategy at Blue Origin. Skills: Valves Design, Commodity Strategy, Supply Chain Management. Develop enterprise-wide valve strategies. Reduce cost and part count”
What You'll Achieve.
Reduce cost; Reduce part count; Improve manufacturability; Improve reliability; Cost savings; Lead-time reduction; Supplier rationalization
Industry & Context.
Provide detailed solutions to complex, ambiguous problems
Relocation provided, Occasional travel required, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U. S., Background Check, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check, Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Accredited B. S. degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace, industrial, electrical, or related), 12+ years of experience in project/program management, supply chain management, manufacturing, or a similar discipline, including managing priorities, scope, schedule, integration, and cost, 8+ years of focused technical experience in the design or manufacturing of space-grade valves, Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while providing imaginative and detailed solutions to complex, ambiguous problems, Demonstrated knowledge and experience in supply chain management in a highly regulated environment, including aerospace and/or defense acquisition processes, Excellent written and verbal communication demonstrated ability to clarify, structure, and communicate complex technical and business content, including authorship of formal plans, analyses, or specifications, Demonstrated ability to earn trust, influence without direct authority, manage stakeholders at all levels, and maintain positive, professional relationships, Demonstrated negotiation skills developed through contracts, proposal management, supplier management, or similar negotiating activities
Nice to Have
MBA or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, or a related field, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Proficiency with advanced Excel capabilities (e.g., Macros, Power Query, Power Pivot), Familiarity with data visualization tools, Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, SQL, VBA) for data analysis and automation of reporting, Experience leading design standardization or platforming efforts for complex, highly integrated products in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries, Experience working with or within suppliers, including assessing capability, driving standardization, and implementing long-term commodity strategies
What You'll Do.
Develop enterprise-wide valve strategies
Reduce cost and part count
Improve manufacturability and reliability
Utilize data-driven insights
Identify standardization opportunities
Define design standardization proposals
Assess risks and dependencies
Document recommendations and trade-offs
Present strategies and business cases
Coordinate cross-functional implementation
Track and report KPIs
Adjust strategy as needed
Deliver high-quality documentation
Cultivate innovation culture
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment; Coordinate and lead cross-functional implementation; Act as primary interface between engineering, supply chain, suppliers, and leadership; Manage stakeholders at all levels; Maintain positive, professional relationships; Foster a culture of collaboration
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication; Clarify, structure, and communicate complex technical and business content; Authorship of formal plans, analyses, or specifications; Present strategies and business cases; Deliver clear, high-quality documentation, analyses, and briefings
Process & Methodology
Project/program management, Managing priorities, Managing scope, Managing schedule, Managing integration, Managing cost, Project Management Professional (PMP), Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Full Job Description
Application close date: 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 looking for someone who brings strong technical depth, cross-functional leadership, and a passion for building scalable supply chain solutions that support safe human spaceflight. **Special Mentions:** * Relocation provided * Occasional travel required * Multiple positions available **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** * Develop and own enterprise-wide strategies for all varieties of valves that reduce cost, part count and complexity while improving manufacturability and reliability. * Seek, produce, and utilize data-driven insights (e.g., spend analysis, part family mapping, supplier capability assessments, should-cost models) to identify standardization and consolidation opportunities. * Define design standardization proposals, assess risks and dependencies, and clearly document recommendations and trade-offs in executive-ready memos and presentations. * Present strategies and business cases (cost, schedule, risk, quality, supply assurance) to senior leadership and secure alignment from engineering, supply chain, and program stakeholders. * Coordinate and lead cross-functional implementation of valve commodity strategies across programs and product lines; act as the primary interface between engineering, supply chain, suppliers, and executive leadership. * Track and report progress a
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