Head of Quality Assurance for New Production Operations

Blue Origin LLC; Central (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education support program

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is hiring a Director of Quality Assurance to lead a new production operation focused on advanced technology products in the communications and connectivity space. You will establish the quality vision, systems, and culture to support transition from development to accelerated manufacturing.

You will partner with operations, engineering, program, and development leaders to ensure scalable, durable quality solutions and cross-functional performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 10+ years in quality/manufacturing/operations or related field.
• Experience leading or scaling a quality organization, production line, or facility.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9000, or related quality standards and programs.
• Strong leadership, planning, and project-management capabilities.
• Ability to translate requirements into practical, production-capable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Quality Assurance organization from setup to full-scale production.
• Define and execute a comprehensive quality strategy across product lifecycles.
• Develop scalable quality management systems and operating mechanisms.
• Partner with operations, engineering, program, and development teams on quality integration.
• Establish quality objectives, metrics, governance, and accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement durable CAPAs.
• Promote ownership, disciplined execution, and attention to detail across the org.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (Desirable)

Tools

Metrology equipment knowledge

Quality management systems (AS9100/ISO 9000)

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is hiring a Director of Quality Assurance to lead a new production operation focused on advanced technology products in the communications and connectivity space. You will establish the quality vision, systems, and culture to support transition from development to accelerated manufacturing.

You will partner with operations, engineering, program, and development leaders to ensure scalable, durable quality solutions and cross-functional performance.