Vice President , Quality

Location: California

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 the Vice President of Quality at Blue Origin, you will be a key leader reporting to the Vice President of Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. In this critical role, you will provide strategic direction for the Quality Management team while developing and implementing commercial quality processes across all business units. You will drive Blue Origin's quality vision, fostering a culture that emphasizes accountability, structure, and attention to detail at all levels.

This position directly impacts the history of space exploration, supporting our mission of safe and reusable spaceflight through exceptional quality leadership. You will be responsible for quality oversight of launch vehicles, spacecraft, and related technologies throughout their lifecycle.
** 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/ISO
9000, 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.
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* Qualifications:

*** 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, ISO
9000)
* 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
** Desired

Qualifications:

*** 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…