Director Supplier Quality

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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 the 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.

The Director Supplier Quality is a leader who believes strong partnerships with operations supply chain and program teams is a requirement to be a world class manufacturing this role you will lead and direct Blues supplier quality organization establishing strategies and processes to ensure suppliers meet quality reliability on time delivery and compliance requirements in support of program and production objectives. Serves as a key interface between supply chain engineering and operations to drive continuous improvement across the supplier base. Responsible for strategic development of the supplier quality organization in alignment with Blue Origins growing portfolio of products and businesses. We are looking for an individual that can implement innovative quality management system solutions supporting accelerated manufacturing production innovative technology and research activities as well as efficient predictable production capable solutions that will support sub-orbital & orbital manufacturing & launch.

This position will fall under the Sr. Director of Quality Assurance and directly impact the history of space exploration. It will require dedication and detailed attention towards excelling safe and reusable space flight.

This role is part of the Safety Quality and Mission Assurance team which focuses on monitoring and assessing processes that guide Blue Origin design manufacture and operations ensuring system safety engineering environmental health and safety product integrity and continuous improvement processes serve the Blue Origin Mission and Vision.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement supplier quality management strategies aligned with company goals and program requirements
• Lead a team of two Senior Managers and multiple Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) responsible for supplier qualification audits and performance monitoring
• Establish and maintain supplier qualification and approval processes including first article inspections (FAI) and production part approval processes (PPAP)
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) processes for supplier-related nonconformances
• Manage supplier scorecards and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and improve supplier quality performance
• Partner with Procurement and Engineering to assess and mitigate supply chain risk
• Support supplier development initiatives to build long-term supplier capability and capacity
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards (e.g. AS9100 ISO 9001 NADCAP)
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by qualifying suppliers for new materials components and processes
• Represent Supplier Quality in design reviews program reviews and executive-level briefings

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering Quality or a related technical field
• 10 years of experience in supplier quality manufacturing quality or related discipline
• 5 years of people management experience
• Demonstrated experience leading supplier audits and qualification activities
• Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA 8D APQP SPC and MSA
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent quality management system standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in engineering Quality or a related technical field
• Experience in aerospace defense or advanced manufacturing industries
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
• Experience supporting hardware development from design through production
• Familiarity with government/FAR/DFARS procurement quality requirements

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided must reside full time in one of our mfg sites located in either Kent Washington Huntsville Al or Cape Canaveral FL
• Travel expected up to 50% of the time

Base Pay Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

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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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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