Aerospace Manufacturing Quality Leader

Blue Origin; Florida; Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Stock options

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to lead a team of Quality Engineers, Specialists, and Inspectors across spaceflight manufacturing. You will drive AS9100 compliance, internal audits, and continuous improvement while partnering with Manufacturing, Design, Supply Chain, and Test teams to embed quality at every stage of the product lifecycle.

The role requires strong leadership, 8+ years in aerospace quality, and proven ability to implement corrective actions, analyze

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of progressive quality engineering or quality management experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments
• 3+ years of direct people management experience, with demonstrated ability to develop high-performing teams
• Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management Systems and the ability to lead internal and external audits
• Demonstrated experience managing nonconformance processes, corrective action systems, and First Article Inspections (AS9102)
• Proven ability to lead root cause analysis investigations (8D, Fishbone, FMEA, or equivalent) and drive sustainable corrective actions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present quality data and recommendations to senior leadership

Aufgaben

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Quality Engineers, Specialists, to execute daily manufacturing quality operations
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set objectives, and identify professional development opportunities for direct reports
• Foster a team culture anchored in accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Champion adherence to the AS9100 Quality Management System across manufacturing operations; lead internal audit activities
• Identify, prioritize, and lead continuous improvement initiatives using structured methodologies (e.g., DMAIC, Kaizen, 8D)
• Develop and track quality metrics and KPIs; prepare variance analyses and initiate corrective actions to address adverse trends
• Support preparation and management of the Quality Assurance operating budget, identifying cost reduction opportunities without compromising safety
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Test teams to embed quality at every stage of the product lifecycle
• Serve as the primary Quality representative during hardware acceptance reviews, launch readiness reviews, and customer audits
• Support the Supplier Quality team in addressing supplier nonconformances that impact New Glenn manufacturing
• Interface with regulatory agencies (FAA, NASA) and customers as required to communicate quality status and corrective actions

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Quality management

AS9100

Audits

Root cause analysis

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to lead a team of Quality Engineers, Specialists, and Inspectors across spaceflight manufacturing. You will drive AS9100 compliance, internal audits, and continuous improvement while partnering with Manufacturing, Design, Supply Chain, and Test teams to embed quality at every stage of the product lifecycle.

The role requires strong leadership, 8+ years in aerospace quality, and proven ability to implement corrective actions, analyze