Manufacturing Sr Quality Manager - A Shift
Blue Origin · Space Coast, FL
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 12+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management quality role at Blue Origin (aerospace & defense) in Space Coast, FL. And/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to ad.
- They ask for
- 12+ years · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Kaizen, Root cause, DMAIC
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How this role compares
Against 33 other live quality postings in Florida.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (12+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 82%
- ✓ AS9100 56%
- Lean 56%
- ✓ Six Sigma 53%
- ✓ SPC 50%
- ✓ New product launch 44%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Blue Origin
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Blue Origin in Space Coast
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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
requirements
- ✓Experience supporting government or commercial launch campaigns and flight readiness reviews
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.
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Application close date
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
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.
We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
As part of a hardworking team of Quality employees, your
will include the following
- •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
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!
Note this is a dayshift position, Monday - Friday (7 am - 5 pm)
Oversight includes Quality Engineers, Quality Specialists and Inspectors.
Desired
- +Experience in aerospace launch vehicle manufacturing, space systems, or human-rated flight hardware programs
- +Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification; demonstrated application in a manufacturing environment
- +Familiarity with AS9145 (APQP/PPAP) methodology and its application in new product development to production transitions
- +Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and quality performance measurement analysis
- +Relevant experience in a start-up or growth-stage environment, transitioning products from development through production to operations
- +Exposure to NASA standards (NASA-STD-8739 series, NPR 8735) or FAA quality
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
- •Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to ad