Director, Space Manufacturing Quality Assurance

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Washington

On-site

USD 203,000 - 284,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Blue Origin in Kent, WA seeks a Director of Quality Assurance to lead the quality organization, drive continuous improvement, and partner with operations and program teams. This senior role oversees the Quality Management System, supports accelerated manufacturing, and guides quality strategies across all facilities.

The ideal candidate will have extensive aerospace quality experience and a proven leadership track record.

Qualifications

Minimum of a B.A degree required.
10+ years’ experience in quality, manufacturing, test, or operations field
Past experience leading or working in quality management systems; familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 and/or related quality systems and programs

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor Quality Assurance staff at the Kent, Washington Blue Origin sites.
Drive quality products throughout the organization by maintaining a culture of accountability and attention to detail.
Deliver quality commitments across manufacturing operations.
Identify and mitigate quality risks; develop operable solutions and maintain an elite quality system.
Collaborate with external customers on quality concerns and participate in investigations to resolve issues.
Lead compliance with the Blue Origin Quality Management System and coordinate with third‑party certifiers.
Perform health assessments and audits to ensure adherence to standards.
Lead budgeting, variance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.