Blue Origin · 20 hours ago
Vice President , Quality
Space Coast, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$268K/yr - $362K/yr
15+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Vice President of Quality will provide strategic direction for the Quality Management team and implement quality processes across all business units, directly impacting the safety and reliability of space exploration.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Define and implement quality strategy aligned with Blue Origin's long-term goals for human spaceflight and lunar operations
Quality Culture: Establish and maintain a culture of quality excellence that permeates all levels of the organization
Quality Management System: Lead all aspects of Blue Origin's QMS, including compliance with AS9100/ISO9000, integration, and continuous improvement initiatives
Risk Management: Identify potential quality risks and develop proactive measures to mitigate them, safeguarding product integrity
Team Leadership: Serve as a servant leader who inspires teams, providing timely feedback while developing quality talent across the organization
Operational Oversight: Deliver program quality commitments across operations, testing, and flight while implementing design reviews to improve manufacturability
Continuous Improvement: Drive data-driven initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across all quality functions
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to integrate quality management into all business aspects
Customer Focus: Champion a customer-centric approach, collaborating with external customers on quality concerns and investigations
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to aerospace quality standards and regulations, maintaining readiness for audits and certifications
Performance Management: Establish quality KPIs and metrics to measure, report, and improve organizational performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical field; advanced degree preferred
15+ years' quality experience in manufacturing, test, or operations with at least 10 years in quality leadership roles
Proven track record of leadership in quality management systems implementation and oversight
In-depth knowledge of aerospace quality standards and regulations (AS9100, ISO9000)
Experience with quality assurance in test, development, production, and maintenance environments
Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence at all levels
Strategic mindset focused on driving innovation and continuous improvement
Experience collaborating across matrix-led organizations
Preferred
Aerospace, space launch, military/commercial aviation, or heavy industrial equipment manufacturing experience
Knowledge of design for inspection or testability methodologies
Experience with NDE (Non-Destructive Evaluation) and receiving inspection processes
Strong business acumen aligning quality strategies with overall business objectives
Six Sigma, Lean certification, or other quality improvement methodologies
Experience leading quality organizations during periods of rapid growth and transformation
Track record in space vehicle quality investigations and corrective actions
Benefits
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%
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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