Quality Systems Lead - AS9100/ISO9001 Expert

Blue Origin; Jemison (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Paid Time Off (up to 4 weeks) and 14+

Job summary

Blue Origin in Alabama seeks a Quality Systems lead to manage AS9100/ISO9001 QMS, CAPA, and audit programs across manufacturing operations. You will oversee document control, training records, and metrics to drive quality improvements and compliance.

The role requires extensive experience in AS9100/ISO9001 environments, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate audits with internal teams and suppliers. An emphasis on data-driven quality improvements is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in quality systems within an AS9100/ISO9001 manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with document control, records management, and training records.
• Experience performing internal audits to AS9100/ISO9001.
• Working knowledge of CAPA and nonconformance processes.
• Strong organization and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• AS9100/ISO9001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• ASQ CQA/CQIA/CQT certifications preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience improving or streamlining QMS processes; AI/automation in QA welcome.
• Experience with welding, machining, assembly/integration processes.
• Experience hosting registrar or customer audits.
• Experience building dashboards and metrics (Power BI/Tableau) and quality tools (Pareto, 5-Why, fishbone).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management System.
• Administer document control system, procedures, forms, revision control, and obsolete documents.
• Manage quality records and retention for inspection, test, traceability, and nonconformance.
• Administer the electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) including workflows and access.
• Maintain training matrices and qualification records for roles.
• Plan, schedule, and perform internal audits to AS9100/ISO9001; track corrective actions.
• Administer the CAPA process from intake to closure and effectiveness verification.
• Maintain nonconformance records; support Quality Engineering with root cause data.
• Develop and publish quality metrics, scorecards, and dashboards for Operations/leadership.
• Prepare management review inputs and track actions to completion.
• Coordinate registrar and customer audits; prepare evidence and responses.
• Develop and deliver quality awareness training to strengthen a prevention-first culture.

Skills

AS9100/ISO9001 Lead Auditor

QMS certifications (CQA/CQIA/CQT)

Lean Six Sigma

QMS optimization

AI in QA

Manufacturing processes

Registrar audits

Dashboards (Power BI/Tableau)

Quality tools

Document control & CAPA

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in technical or business field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Blue Origin in Alabama seeks a Quality Systems lead to manage AS9100/ISO9001 QMS, CAPA, and audit programs across manufacturing operations. You will oversee document control, training records, and metrics to drive quality improvements and compliance.

The role requires extensive experience in AS9100/ISO9001 environments, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate audits with internal teams and suppliers. An emphasis on data-driven quality improvements is essential.