Senior Quality Manager

Blue Origin · Los Angeles, CA

Level: Manager
Team: Quality
Base pay: $171k–$240k
Experience asked: 40+ years
Industry: Aerospace & defense
Posted: 7 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management quality role at Blue Origin (aerospace & defense) in Los Angeles, CA. As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will be responsible for production and testing of electrical assemblies, assembly of printed circuit board assemblies, harnesses, and polymeric processes.

They ask for: 40+ years
Tools it names: Lean, SPC, CAPA, GD&T, ISO 9001, AS9100
Base pay: $171k–$240k

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $101k–$149k. This one lists $171k–$240k.

Median of the low and high ends of 84 live postings that list pay, out of 180 quality engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 179 other live quality postings in California.

Base pay: About 66% above similar roles
Experience asked: More than usual (40+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Root cause 78%
FMEA 56%
✓ Supplier quality 48%
✓ AS9100 44%
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 43%
✓ ISO 9001 40%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Robotics, Team leadership, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 40+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Blue Origin in Los Angeles

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Responsibilities

This position provides organizational support for customer programs and supplier quality requirements. The candidate will be responsible for quality engineering, system and process improvements, supplier development and RCCA activity including non-conformance analysis and implementation of effective countermeasures.

◆Decipher customer and program requirements. Develop a strategy and plan to enforce and execute the plan throughout the program lifecycle.
◆Develop key performing metrics and ensure QA processes are well maintained.
◆Manage a team of Quality Engineers and Quality Technicians.
◆Lead quality functions for assigned programs from proposal through shipment to customer while complying with customer

requirements

and achieving cost and delivery expectations.

✓Host customer quality audits and participates in internal quality audits.
✓Interface with suppliers and customers concerning program quality requirements.
✓Establish QA/QC tools for measuring supplier performance that affect our products and services.
✓Issue formal supplier corrective actions (SCARs) and work with them to resolve problems.
✓Issue internal and supplier Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA).
✓Provides advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations.
✓Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.
✓Works closely with Engineering in bringing quality products to production readiness.
✓Track action plans from supplier audits and assessments and monitor their activity for completion and correctness.
✓Leads quality in production activities:
✓Interface with a variety of personnel in support of production including operators, quality engineers, inspectors, shop floor supervisors, program managers, project engineers and design engineers.

Requirements

The successful candidate preferably will have a BS/MS in science or engineering discipline

✓Knowledge and understanding of current ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems.
✓Working knowledge with interpretation of engineering specifications, mechanical drawing and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T).
✓Knowledge of process capability concepts including Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques.
✓Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
✓Supplier Quality Assurance experience.
✓Understanding of, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices, Problem Solving Skills and in depth understanding ERP/MRP planning systems.
✓Strong skills in MS Windows – Excel, Word and Power-point. Familiar with and able to work in MS Project.

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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!

As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years, establishing ourselves as pioneers in developing novel exploration systems for the most extreme planetary environments. At our Southern California location, we look to "Touch Life" by supporting planetary science, including every NASA Mars rover since Spirit and Opportunity. We aim to "Mine the Sky" through the development of practical In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) solutions. We search for technically brilliant individuals in engineering, software, and support fields who take ownership of their work, enjoy collaborating in teams, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will be responsible for production and testing of electrical assemblies, assembly of printed circuit board assemblies, harnesses, and polymeric processes. The technician will also be responsible for the upkeep, orderliness, and inventory of the electronics lab and related assembly areas.

Preferred skills

Experience working in military or aerospace quality systems. Significant experience working directly with customers and suppliers.

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