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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

As part of a passionate and accomplished team of experts, the Product Cost Engineer is responsible for developing cost estimates, analyzing cost drivers and driving execution of cost improvement initiatives for assigned programs. This position will lead the development of cost models and analytics required to meet or exceed the cost targets for space flight programs. This includes working across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and mission operations to collect estimation inputs and provide insightful outputs for decision making and regular reporting of product cost status and outlook. The position will directly impact the history of space exploration by lowering the cost of access to space.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate cross-functionally to measure and reduce product lifecycle costs.

• Develop and manage a “single source of truth” for recurring cost estimates and provide regular cost variance analyses vs. targets and actuals.

• Provide input for command media in gated reviews and development processes that deal with product cost requirements (business cases, design to cost targets, trade studies, manufacturing readiness reviews, etc.).

• Work with IPTs to develop cost improvement roadmaps.

• Partner with supply chain to identify opportunities for multiple sources, LTAs, and preferred sourcing positions.

• Collaborate with the manufacturing operations to identify opportunities to reduce takt and end-to-end cycle times on work cell and component basis, improve yields and reduce scrap.

• Support Mission Operations to identify opportunities to reduce labor hours & cycle time through automation, effective sparing / logistics and lean events to eliminate unnecessary steps in processes.

• Lead priority kaizens to get cross-functional costs out of components and assemblies.

Qualifications:

• Passion for our mission and vision!

• BS or MS degree or equivalent experience with emphasis in engineering, cost management, supply chain.

• Track record of demonstrated success and progressive responsibility increases.

• Experience with defining and implementing analytical tools and processes.

• Highly effective and professional verbal and written communication skills, strong focus on teamwork and internal/external customer satisfaction.

• Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally within a geographically disperse organization.

• Attention to detail and high quality of deliverables.

• Ability to lead by influence, 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:

• MBA or Graduate level degree in Engineering.

• Experience with aerospace procurement, government compliance and quality systems.

• Experience with value engineering and cost management initiatives.

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $115,920.00-$162,288.00

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

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