Quality Manager, Spaceflight Ops (C Shift)

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,316 - 196,442; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Shift Friday-Sunday (C shift)

Stock options

Paid time off

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington state seeks a seasoned Quality Engineering leader to drive manufacturing quality operations across multiple teams. You will coach inspectors and engineers, develop KPI-driven approaches, and ensure adherence to AS9100 while coordinating audits with stakeholders.

You’ll advance continuous improvement initiatives, manage corrective actions, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Design, and Supply Chain to embed quality at every phase of the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience managing nonconformance processes, corrective actions, and First Article Inspections (AS9102).
• Proven ability to lead root cause analysis investigations (8D, Fishbone, FMEA) and drive sustainable corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present quality data and recommendations to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Quality Engineers and 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 manufacturing.
• Interface with regulatory agencies (FAA, NASA) as required to communicate quality status and corrective actions

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

AS9100 knowledge

Nonconformance management

Audit facilitation

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Blue Origin in Washington state seeks a seasoned Quality Engineering leader to drive manufacturing quality operations across multiple teams. You will coach inspectors and engineers, develop KPI-driven approaches, and ensure adherence to AS9100 while coordinating audits with stakeholders.

You’ll advance continuous improvement initiatives, manage corrective actions, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Design, and Supply Chain to embed quality at every phase of the product lifecycle.