Engineer - Quality And Continuous Improvement III (internal Auditor)

Quality Assurance Manager

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a small, hardworking and accomplished team of authorities, you will develop and implement commercial quality processes for the design, test and manufacture of launch vehicles, spacecraft, and related technologies. You will be responsible to drive quality products throughout the organization by maintaining a culture that emphasizes accountability and attention to detail at all levels. You must have a passion for solving sophisticated problems and providing operable solutions; act with minimal direction and on your own initiative; and be adaptable as you will work on a variety of applications and systems. We are looking for an individual that can educate and communicate AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements across design, manufacturing, and launch processes in support of sub-orbital and orbital launch operations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform internal audits to assess compliance with industry standards and provide ongoing objective evaluations of processes and documentation in accordance with AS9100 and internal command media
• Perform special process (NDT, Heat Treat, etc.) audits as required
• Recommends and coordinates appropriate corrective action to quality deficiencies within Blue Origin or externally
• Support maturation of an environment and culture around QMS, including awareness, continuous improvement, and procedure compliance
• Communicate expertly and optimally with all levels of management, peers and key stakeholders, including timely customer concern of quality issues.
• Support as a focal external 3rd Party Audits
• Mentor Blue Origin employees on the QMS
• Assure Blue Origin documentation system and the QMS are aligned
• Identify and implement QMS process and system improvements
• Significant domestic travel is expected in this position (Up to 50%)

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or 4+ years shown experience in QMS / Internal Auditing
• 4+ years of AS9100 or ISO9001 auditing experience within a manufacturing environment
• Able to identify problems, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Outstanding listening, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience with special process oversight is a must

Desired:

• Certified as AS9100D / ISO9001 / APQP Lead Auditor
• Experience with external audit, supporting USG Compliance
• Aerospace, space launch, or military or commercial aviation preferred
• American Society of Quality, Certified Quality Engineer certification
• Quality experience in either development or production environment
• Six Sigma Green, Black Belt, or comparable certification

Culture Statement:

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations:

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check:

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits:

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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