Director, Quality Assurance

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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.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are developing reusable, safe, and increasingly capable space systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem-solvers as we advance Blue Origin’s mission and build the infrastructure that supports humanity’s future in space.

As Director of Quality Assurance, you will lead the quality organization for a new production operation focused on manufacturing advanced technology products in the communications and connectivity space—physical products that help connect people and communities around the world.

You will establish the quality vision, systems, processes, and culture needed to support the operation from its earliest stages through full-rate production. Working closely with operations, engineering, program, and development leaders, you will help transition products from development into efficient, predictable, and scalable manufacturing.

This is a ground-floor leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in complex environments, builds strong cross-functional partnerships, and develops practical quality solutions with minimal direction. This position reports to the Senior Director of Quality Assurance.

• Serve as a member of the site leadership team, establishing the quality infrastructure, processes, and culture for a new production operation.
• Build, lead, and mentor the Quality Assurance organization, including hiring, onboarding, organizational design, and staffing strategy.
• Define and execute a comprehensive quality strategy that supports the transition from product development to accelerated manufacturing production.
• Develop scalable quality management systems and operating mechanisms from the ground up.
• Partner with operations, engineering, program, and development teams to integrate quality throughout product and process life cycles.
• Establish clear quality objectives, metrics, governance, and accountability across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying risks, resolving complex problems, and implementing durable corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote a culture of ownership, structure, disciplined execution, and attention to detail at every level.
• Ensure quality commitments are delivered across manufacturing operations.
• Support safe, reliable, and predictable production while protecting product integrity.
• Develop strong partnerships across Blue Origin and provide clear, timely communication to senior leadership.
• Create adaptable quality solutions that support evolving production needs and a variety of applications and systems.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10 or more years of experience in quality, manufacturing, test, operations, or a related field.
• Experience leading or working within quality management systems.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9000, or related quality standards, systems, and programs.
• Quality assurance or manufacturing experience across development, production, or maintenance environments.
• Strong leadership, planning,…