Engineer - Quality and Continuous Improvement III (Internal Auditor)

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Stock options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, Alabama is looking for a Quality Management Specialist to develop and implement commercial quality processes. Responsibilities include conducting internal audits, advising on corrective actions, and mentoring staff on the quality management system (QMS).

The ideal candidate should possess a degree or equivalent experience and have significant auditing experience in AS9100 or ISO9001. The role involves travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of AS9100 or ISO9001 auditing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Outstanding listening, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience with special process oversight is a must.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits to assess compliance with industry standards.
• Recommend and coordinate appropriate corrective action to quality deficiencies.
• Mentor Blue Origin employees on the QMS.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Internal auditing

Communication skills

Special process oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years experience in QMS / Internal Auditing

Tools

AS9100

ISO9001

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. You will develop and implement commercial quality processes for the design, test and manufacture of launch vehicles, spacecraft, and related technologies. You will drive quality products throughout the organization by maintaining a culture that emphasizes accountability and attention to detail at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits to assess compliance with industry standards and provide ongoing objective evaluations of processes and documentation in accordance with AS9100 and internal command media.
• Perform special process (NDT, Heat Treat, etc.) audits as required.
• Recommend and coordinate appropriate corrective action to quality deficiencies within Blue Origin or externally.
• Support maturation of a QMS environment and culture around QMS, including awareness, continuous improvement, and procedure compliance.
• Communicate expertly and optimally with all levels of management, peers and key stakeholders, including timely customer concern of quality issues.
• Support as a focal external 3rd Party Audits.
• Mentor Blue Origin employees on the QMS.
• Assure Blue Origin documentation system and the QMS are aligned.
• Identify and implement QMS process and system improvements.
• Significant domestic travel is expected in this position (up to 50%).

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years shown experience in QMS / Internal Auditing.
• 6+ years of AS9100 or ISO9001 auditing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Able to identify problems, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Outstanding listening, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience with special process oversight is a must.

Desired

• Certified as AS9100D / ISO9001 / APQP Lead Auditor.
• Experience with external audit, supporting USG Compliance.
• Aerospace, space launch, or military or commercial aviation preferred.
• American Society of Quality, Certified Quality Engineer certification.
• Quality experience in either development or production environment.
• Six Sigma Green, Black Belt, or comparable certification.

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.

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.

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 workforce. 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 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.

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 [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.