Senior Engineer - Quality and Continuous Improvement IV (Internal Auditor)
Blue OriginAbout the role
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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!
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.Passion for our mission and vision is required!
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
- Recommends and coordinates appropriate corrective action to quality deficiencies within Blue Origin or externally
- Support maturation of 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 concern 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
- 8+ 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
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time to other Blue Origin Locations in support of audits
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
- Quality experience in either development or production environment
- Six Sigma Green, Black Belt, or comparable certification
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
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