Supplier Quality Engineer

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.

As part of a hardworking team of experts, you will develop and execute supplier quality processes in support of design, test and manufacture of launch vehicles, spacecraft and related technologies for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of Supplier Quality Management processes.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight from the Blue Origin production sites in either Huntsville Alabama, Merritt Island or Melbourne Florida. This is NOT a remote position and will require daily onsite support when not traveling to suppliers. Passion for our mission and vision is absolutely required.  

If you have direct experience with Supplier Quality organizations, either as a customer or supplier, and a thorough understanding of supply base quality related topics, let us know!
** Special Mentions:
*** Relocation provided
* Travel expected up to 50% of the time
* Shifts available: 1st Shift
* Interviews will include a technical assessment
** Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
*** Reviews of Purchase Requests to verify correct work placement and Quality Clause application.
* Supplier Quality procedure development and maintenance.
* Evaluate suitability and stability of current and potential suppliers regarding quality and technical capability.
* Supplier maintenance needed for Blue’s Approved Supplier List (ASL).
* Lead suppliers through resolving discrepancies, including corrective and preventive actions as well as recovery and quality improvement plans.
* Following up and validating corrective action effectiveness and containment for supplier actions taken against defect escapes.
* Communicate supplier performance to senior management.
* Participate in supplier audits, hardware acceptance and corrective action activities including validation and verification.
* Focus on nonconformance reduction activities.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering
* Must have 3+ years relevant experience and/or AS9100 Internal or External Auditor experience/ certification.
* Must have relevant experience in AS9100/AS9120 auditing.
* Must be able to work onsite at assigned location unless visiting with suppliers.
* Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time and have a valid driver’s license.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Relevant experience in transitioning a product from development, through production to operations.
* Self-initiation and excellent time management skills.
* Competency to stay closely connected to your leadership structure and operational customers across remote sites.
* American Society of Quality, Certified Quality Engineer certification.
* Six Sigma Green, Black Belt or comparable certification.
** Culture Statement
**** 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.
** 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:
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