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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of quality professionals, you will develop and implement quality processes for the design, test, and manufacture of various spaceflight systems. You must excel at 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. Although this is a leadership position, you will not be responsible for direct reports.We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!Responsibilities:Serve as liaison between the Quality organization (design, production, supplier quality, receiving inspection, test and flight operations) and the ProgramCoordinate and provide quality input to Requests for ProposalPerform contract review of Customer quality requirements and work with Quality leadership to develop plan for implementation of any unique requirementsSupport development of Program Quality Assurance Plan based on program and external customer requirementsPerform resource planning based on program scope/requirements and serve as the Program Cost Account Manager for the Quality budgetBe the face of Blue Quality to all Program CustomersParticipate in customer items (investigations/anomalies) and coordinate and track corrective actions for customer-identified nonconformancesPresent quality status and metrics at Program Management ReviewsCoordinate quality support for pre-ship and hardware acceptance reviewsSupport Program-level Material Review and Risk BoardsFacilitate troubleshooting of quality issues with multi-functional teams, lead causal analysis activities to identify root cause, and develop effective corrective actionFind opportunities for continuous improvement of quality processes and requirementsDrive a culture that emphasizes personal accountability and attention to detail at all levelsQualifications:B.S. in engineering or technical field or equivalent experience8+ years' experience in a manufacturing field with at least 5 years in a quality engineering or quality systems role3+ years' experience leading projectsFamiliarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 Quality Management System and/or related quality systems and programsAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusionMust be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Desired:Experience in a start-up environment, transitioning a product from development through production to operationsExperience developing quality assurance plans for proposals and program executionExperience with human spaceflight or high-performance aircraft systemsAmerican Society of Quality, Certified Quality Manager or Quality Engineer certificationSix Sigma Green, Black Belt, or comparable certificationCompensation range for on site WA applicants is$123,480---$172,872 USDInclusivity StatementDon'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 a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with eve