Supplier Quality Specialist III

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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!  

As part of hardworking team of talented specialists and engineers, you will develop and execute supplier quality processes for the 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, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight from Blue Origin’s Kent, WA location. 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 assistance provided for qualified candidates.
• Travel expected up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate suitability and stability of current and potential suppliers regarding quality and technical capability.
• Lead suppliers through resolving discrepancies, including corrective and preventive actions as well as recovery plans.
• Drive quality improvement and nonconformance reduction activities at the supplier.
• Support program reviews with key suppliers to ensure understanding of long-term business objectives.
• Communicate supplier performance to senior management.
• Participate in supplier pre-ship reviews, quality audits, hardware acceptance and corrective actions.

• 5-8+ years’ industry experience in a manufacturing field with at least 3 years in a supplier quality role.
• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time and have a valid driver’s license
• Quality assurance experience in an aerospace production environment
• Self-initiation and excellent time management skills.
• Proficiencies to stay closely connected to your leadership structure and operational customers while working remotely

• Technical background and experience with one or more of the following aerospace commodities: avionics, electronics, machined parts (including bellows and flex hoses), valves and fluid controls, composites, assembly practices, castings and forgings, tooling, or chemical processing.
• Relevant experience in transitioning a product from development through production to operations
• AS9100D Lead Auditor Certification
• Six Sigma Green, Black Belt or comparable certification

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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.

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: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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