Source Inspection Program Manager (R38385)

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Blue Origin Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance and supports supplier Source Inspection across all of Blue Origin programs and business units.

Source Inspection provides effective, cost-efficient inspection services at product suppliers.  These services are required to ensure Blue Origin program’s hardware and documentation meets quality requirements before arriving at Blue Origin. Source Inspection includes internally supported, Delegated Supplier Quality Release(DSQR) and Third Party Inspection (TPI).

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Partner with procurement to contract third party inspection (TPI) companies and on board suppliers to the Blue Origin DSQR program
• Coordinate with different Blue Origin programs to estimate and update the funding required for TPIs
• Partner with Supplier Quality Engineering and Receiving Inspection teams to designate how inspections will be supported for individual hardware suppliers. 
• Ensure the payment process for the TPIs is being supported in a timely manner
• Establish and enhance metrics that allow for effective monitoring of key performance indicators
• Ensure product surveillance activities are completed and corrective actions are identified as necessary
• Resolve source inspection schedule/priority issues
• Define and improve policies, procedures, and work instructions relating to Source Inspection activities
• Drive Continuous Improvement

Qualifications:

• Industry experience in product acceptance to include Source Inspection
• Intermediate to expert experiencing using Microsoft Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, etc)
• Experience managing/scheduling third party services
• Minimum 4 year degree in related field
• Minimum 5 years aerospace or manufacturing preferably within the supplier quality organization
• Experience with developing and utilizing metrics/analyzing data to drive improvement and monitor health of assigned areas
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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.

Desired:

• Travel to other sites and suppliers will be required on an occasional basis
• Ability to work on site. This will not be a remote position.
• Lean six/sigma Greenbelt certification

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is$123,480—$172,872 USD

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

 

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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

 

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, diverse, and de