Head of Quality, Additive Manufacturing & Operations

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

A-Shift M-F

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an experienced Quality Engineering Leader to build and guide a high-performing team supporting metallic and polymeric additive manufacturing. The role emphasizes first-time quality, audits, and continuous improvement within a safety-focused culture.

You will mentor Quality Engineers and Specialists, drive metrics, and partner with Manufacturing, Design, Supply Chain, and Test teams to ensure quality at every product lifecycle stage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 12+ years in aerospace/advanced manufacturing quality roles.
• 7+ years of direct people management experience.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and internal/external audits.
• Experience with nonconformance processes, AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Create strategic initiatives with Operations to improve Quality and first-time quality.
• Lead and mentor a team of Quality Engineers and Specialists in additive manufacturing.
• Conduct performance reviews and develop reports and KPIs.
• Champion AS9100 compliance and lead internal audit activities.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using DMAIC, Kaizen, and 8D.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Design, Supply Chain, and Test teams to embed quality.

Skills

Quality engineering

People management

AS9100 audits

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Blue Origin seeks an experienced Quality Engineering Leader to build and guide a high-performing team supporting metallic and polymeric additive manufacturing. The role emphasizes first-time quality, audits, and continuous improvement within a safety-focused culture.

You will mentor Quality Engineers and Specialists, drive metrics, and partner with Manufacturing, Design, Supply Chain, and Test teams to ensure quality at every product lifecycle stage.