Quality Manager

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! We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your 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. As part of a diverse and hardworking team of Quality employees, you will lead and manage employees, ensuring they have the tools and support to: review and improve work orders for completeness, coach and mentor manufacturing on Quality requirements, develop and approve first article inspections, review and approve nonconformances and determine impact to production, lead the selection and execution of continuous improvement activities (root cause analyses), develop site-to-site work plans and work transfers, lead and/or support Corrective Action Boards, and lead and/or support Quality Reviews, such as pre-ship, pedigree, and hardware acceptance reviews. Responsibilities will also include supporting Quality Assurance business objectives, focused on preparing budgets, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions, when required. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of the manufacturing and launch of New Glenn hardware. 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: Minimum of a B.S. in Engineering/Science or American Society of Quality, Certified Quality Engineer certification Experience leading/managing teams to support quality management systems Quality assurance experience in production environment. Strong experience in leadership, planning, and project management Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management System and/or related quality systems and programs Ability to support manufacturing schedules for first and/or second shift operations throughout the week 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: 3+ years in a Quality Management capacity Aerospace, space launch, military or commercial aviation experience Relevant experience in a start-up environment, transitioning a product from development, through production to operations Quality Management System audit experience Relevant experience in AS9145, Advance Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process Quality performance measurement analysis capabilities (SPC) Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt, or comparable Certification Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $127,170.00-$178,038.00 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 b