Engineer - Quality and Continuous Improvement III (Internal Auditor)

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. It involves developing and implementing commercial quality processes for the design, test, and manufacture of launch vehicles, spacecraft, and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits to assess compliance with industry standards and provide ongoing objective evaluations of processes and documentation in accordance with AS9100 and internal command media
• Perform special process (NDT, Heat Treat, etc.) audits as required
• Recommend and coordinate appropriate corrective action to quality deficiencies within Blue Origin or externally
• Mature an 00environment and culture around QMS, including awareness, continuous improvement, and procedure compliance
• Communicate expertly and optimally with all levels of management, peers and key stakeholders, including timely customer concerns of quality issues
• Support as a focal external 3rd Party Audits
• Mentor Blue Origin employees on the QMS
• Assure Blue Origin documentation system and the QMS are aligned
• Identify and implement QMS process and system improvements
• Significant domestic travel is expected in this position (Up to 50%)

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years shown experience in QMS / Internal Auditing
• 6+ years of AS9100 or ISO9001 auditing experience within a manufacturing environment
• Able to identify problems, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Outstanding listening, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience with special process oversight is a must

Desired

• Certified as AS9100D / ISO9001 / APQP Lead Auditor
• Experience with external audit, supporting USG Compliance
• Aerospace, space launch, or military or commercial aviation preferred
• American Society of Quality, Certified Quality Engineer certification
• Culture Statement

Culture Statement

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.

Benefits

• 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%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.