Senior Quality Manager

BLUE ORIGIN•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$171,093 - $239,529

About The Position

As a member of Honeybee Robotics, part of the Blue Origin family of companies, the Senior Quality Manager provides organizational support for customer programs and supplier quality requirements. The role is responsible for quality engineering, system and process improvements, supplier development, and root-cause and corrective-action (RCCA) activity, including nonconformance analysis and implementation of effective countermeasures. The manager leads quality functions for assigned programs from proposal through customer shipment, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and alignment with cost and delivery expectations. The position manages Quality Engineers and Quality Technicians, develops and maintains quality metrics and processes, and advises on quality standards and government regulations. It also works closely with Engineering to bring quality products to production readiness and leads quality activities in production.

Requirements

Preferably a BS or MS in a science or engineering discipline.
Knowledge and understanding of current ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems.
Working knowledge of interpreting engineering specifications, mechanical drawings, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T).
Knowledge of process capability concepts, including Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Supplier Quality Assurance experience.
Understanding of continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices, and ERP/MRP planning systems.
Strong skills in MS Windows applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with and ability to work in MS Project.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in military or aerospace quality systems.
Significant experience working directly with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

Decipher customer and program requirements and develop strategies and plans for executing them throughout the program lifecycle.
Develop key performance metrics and ensure quality assurance processes are maintained.
Manage a team of Quality Engineers and Quality Technicians.
Lead quality functions for assigned programs from proposal through shipment to the customer, complying with customer requirements and achieving cost and delivery expectations.
Host customer quality audits and participate in internal quality audits.
Interface with suppliers and customers concerning program quality requirements.
Establish quality assurance and quality control tools to measure supplier performance affecting products and services.
Issue formal supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and work with suppliers to resolve problems.
Issue internal and supplier Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA).
Provide advice and guidance on interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations.
Analyze design reliability and quality and recommend process changes and enhancements.
Work closely with Engineering to bring quality products to production readiness.
Track action plans from supplier audits and assessments and monitor completion and correctness.
Lead quality activities in production.
Interface with production personnel, including operators, quality engineers, inspectors, shop floor supervisors, program managers, project engineers, and design engineers.
Support quality engineering, system and process improvements, supplier development, and RCCA activity, including nonconformance analysis and implementation of effective countermeasures.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Depending on role type and job level, potential eligibility for bonuses and other benefits