Director - Reliability Engineering

Blue Origin

Kent, WA, USA
Not specified; not specified; medical, dental, vis...
Not specified (could be hybrid or onsite based on company operations).
Lead cross-functional root cause investigations
Establish design fmea and dfma practices
Own supply chain reliability and vendor audits
Blue Origin is seeking a Director of Reliability Engineering to lead a company-wide organization focused on enhancing reliability across all operational phases of aerospace production. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, leadership experience, and a passion for ensuring safe and efficient human spaceflight

Job Summary

  • This role involves building and leading a high-performing Reliability organization embedded across design, production, integration, and launch operations to ensure safe human spaceflight.
  • The successful candidate will define the vision for reliability engineering, establish company-wide standards for design FMEAs, weld processes, and maintenance engineering, and drive critical corrective actions.
  • Blue Origin offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching up to 5%, stock options, and an Education Support Program for all regular employees.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Blue Origin is seeking a Director of Reliability Engineering to lead a company-wide organization focused on enhancing reliability across all operational phases of aerospace production. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, leadership experience, and a passion for ensuring safe and efficient human spaceflight.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 5%, stock options, education support

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead cross-functional root cause investigations
  • Establish design FMEA and DFMA practices
  • Own supply chain reliability and vendor audits
  • Drive weld standards and process control
  • Implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in spaceflight or launch operations
  • Comfort operating in ambiguous fast-changing environments
  • Proven success building embedded engineering teams
  • Deep familiarity with FRACAS and SPC methods

Key Requirements

  • B.S. degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience
  • Significant experience leading complex reliability improvements
  • Ability to influence decisions at director/VP level
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required

Work Rights

Must be U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident

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