Senior Manager - Supplier Quality

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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! 

Leads and directs a portion of the Supplier Quality organization, establishing strategies and processes to ensure suppliers meet quality, reliability, and compliance requirements in support of program and production objectives. Serves as a key interface between supply chain, engineering, and operations to drive continuous improvement across the supplier base.

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 50% of the time
• Shift - 1st
• Multiple positions available - One in Rocket Park and one in Huntsville

• Develop and implement supplier quality management strategies aligned with company goals and program requirements
• Lead a team of Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) responsible for supplier qualification, audits, and performance monitoring
• Establish and maintain supplier qualification and approval processes, including first article inspections (FAI) and production part approval processes (PPAP)
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) processes for supplier-related nonconformances
• Manage supplier scorecards and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and improve supplier quality performance
• Partner with Procurement and Engineering to assess and mitigate supply chain risk
• Support supplier development initiatives to build long-term supplier capability and capacity
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP)
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by qualifying suppliers for new materials, components, and processes
• Represent Supplier Quality in design reviews, program reviews, and executive-level briefings

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of people management experience
• Demonstrated experience leading supplier audits and qualification activities
• Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, APQP, SPC, and MSA
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent quality management system standards
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing industries
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
• Experience supporting hardware development from design through production
• Familiarity with government/FAR/DFARS procurement quality requirements

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.