Senior Quality Leader — Spaceflight Manufacturing

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 140,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a seasoned Quality Engineering leader to drive manufacturing quality across aerospace operations. You will mentor engineers, oversee audits, and champion continuous improvement from design to manufacturing to supplier interfaces.

The role emphasizes AS9100 compliance, data-driven decisions, and effective collaboration with Manufacturing, Design, and Test teams to ensure safe, reliable spaceflight hardware.

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.

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) and customers as required to communicate quality status and corrective actions.

Skills

Quality leadership

People management

AS9100 knowledge

Nonconformance & CAPA

Root cause analysis (8D/FMEA)

Data-driven decisions

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a seasoned Quality Engineering leader to drive manufacturing quality across aerospace operations. You will mentor engineers, oversee audits, and champion continuous improvement from design to manufacturing to supplier interfaces.

The role emphasizes AS9100 compliance, data-driven decisions, and effective collaboration with Manufacturing, Design, and Test teams to ensure safe, reliable spaceflight hardware.