Electro-Mechanical Actuator (EMA) Engineer III Design Standardization & Commodity Strategy

Blue Origin Operations Supply Chain Role

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.

As part of the Blue Origin Global Supply Chain organization, this role helps define and implement design standardization strategies across the actuator commodity area and engineering organizations. You will use data-driven insights to reduce complexity, improve reliability, and enable cost and schedule efficiencies across the enterprise.

We are looking for someone who brings strong technical depth, cross-functional collaboration skills, and a passion for building scalable supply chain solutions that support safe human spaceflight.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of strategies for Electro-Mechanical Actuators (EMAs) that reduce part count and complexity while improving manufacturability, reliability, and cost.
• 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.
• Contribute to design standardization proposals by assessing risks and dependencies and clearly documenting recommendations and trade-offs in executive-ready memos and presentations.
• Prepare and deliver analysis and briefings that support business cases (cost, schedule, risk, quality, supply assurance) for review by senior engineers, supply chain leaders, and program stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional working sessions to implement EMA commodity strategies across programs and product lines; act as a key liaison between engineering, supply chain, suppliers, and program teams.
• Partner with sourcing, manufacturing, and quality teams to align design standards with supplier capabilities and industrialization plans.
• Track and report progress against key performance indicators (e.g., part-count reduction, cost savings, lead-time reduction, supplier rationalization), escalating issues and proposing mitigation options as needed.
• Produce clear, high-quality documentation, analyses, and briefings tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer obsession within the supply chain and engineering communities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Accredited B.S. degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace, electrical, or related).
• 5+ years of experience in project/program management, supply chain management, manufacturing, or a similar discipline, including exposure to managing priorities, scope, schedule, integration, and cost.
• 2+ years of focused technical experience in the design or manufacturing of EMAs.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while providing detailed, practical solutions to complex, ambiguous problems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in supply chain management in a highly regulated environment, such as aerospace and/or defense acquisition.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; 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, collaborate across functions, influence peers and stakeholders, and maintain positive, professional relationships.
• Experience with negotiation activities through contracts, proposal management, supplier management, or similar responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field, or MBA.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Proficiency with advanced Excel capabilities (e.g., Macros, Power Query, Power Pivot) and familiarity with data visualization tools.
• Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, SQL, VBA) for data analysis and automation of reporting.
• Experience contributing to design standardization, platforming, or complexity-reduction initiatives 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 supporting long-term commodity strategies.

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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