Supplier Quality Engineer II

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Greater Seattle Areatime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R56842

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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.

As part of hardworking team of 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 limited initially, may increase up to 50% of the time.
** Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
*** 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.
* Participate on 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.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, academics, and/or mathematics related field or equivalent years of experience.
* 3-5 years relevant industry experience in an aerospace manufacturing field with at least 2 years in a supplier quality role.
* Travel may increase up to 50% of the time and have a valid driver’s license.
* Quality assurance experience in an aerospace production environment, including relevant experience in AS9100 requirements and auditing techniques.
* Self-initiation and excellent time management skills.
* Proficiencies to stay closely connected to your leadership structure and operational customers while working in the field at suppliers or remotely.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Technical background and experience on 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 operations.
* AS9100D Lead Auditor Certification
* Six Sigma Green, Black Belt, or comparable certification### Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $85,049.00 - $
** Other site ranges may differ
**** Culture Statement
**** 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…