Senior Quality Manager, Space Manufacturing

Blue Origin; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Stock options

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Quality leader to oversee manufacturing quality operations across our facilities. You will mentor Quality Engineers, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with AS9100 during audits, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Design, and Supply Chain teams to embed quality at every lifecycle stage and communicate status with FAA/NASA stakeholders as required.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive quality engineering or quality management experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• 7+ 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.
• Demonstrated experience managing nonconformance processes, corrective action systems, and First Article Inspections (AS9102).
• Proven ability to lead root cause analysis investigations (8D, Fishbone, FMEA, or equivalent) and drive sustainable corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present quality data and recommendations to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Create strategic initiatives in partnership with Operations to drive improvement in Quality, focused on continuous improvement and first-time quality
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Quality Engineers, Specialists and Inspectors 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 New Glenn manufacturing
• Interface with regulatory agencies (FAA, NASA) and customers as required to communicate quality status and corrective actions

Skills

Quality leadership

People management

Audits

Root cause analysis

AS9100 knowledge

Data presentation

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Quality leader to oversee manufacturing quality operations across our facilities. You will mentor Quality Engineers, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with AS9100 during audits, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Design, and Supply Chain teams to embed quality at every lifecycle stage and communicate status with FAA/NASA stakeholders as required.