Entry Level Quality Engineer Jobs in Decatur, AL

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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.

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.

The Associate Supply Chain Program Manager is an entry-level embedded supply chain owner who will learn to convert program demand, design, and schedule into executable sourcing strategies that deliver material on time and on budget. You will work directly alongside engineering and manufacturing teams - participating in design reviews, source selection events, supplier qualification, and production planning alongside experienced SCPMs and Supply Chain Engineers.

This role is for someone early in their supply chain career who is intellectually curious, moves fast, and wants to build something from scratch rather than maintain something that already exists. You do not need to have done this before. You need to be able to learn it quickly.

Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Support development of bid packages with technical requirements, commercial terms, and evaluation criteria in collaboration with Supply Chain Engineers and Commodity Managers
• Participate in competitive source selection events; learn to evaluate supplier proposals on technical merit, cost, and risk
• Support supplier qualification and onboarding activities: documentation, capability validation, and readiness tracking
• Track supplier milestones - tooling acceptance, First Article Inspection, PPAP status, and run-at-rate progress; monitor capacity and flag schedule risks

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

• Embed with assigned technical programs alongside experienced supply chain leaders; partner with Supply Chain Engineers and Commodity Managers to connect technical and commercial workstreams
• Prepare status, risk, and mitigation reporting for program leadership
• Use data and AI-generated dashboards to track supplier performance, identify trends, and support corrective action; contribute improvements to templates and workflows over time

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; comfort working with data, spreadsheets, BOMs, and cost models
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; able to summarize complex information concisely for different audiences
• Self-starter comfortable with ambiguity; able to make progress without a fully defined playbook
• Genuine curiosity about technology and automation; excited to work in an AI-enabled environment
• Collaborative and team-oriented; able to build relationships across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams

Preferred:

• Internship or co-op experience in supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, or program management
• Exposure to manufacturing environments: understanding of how parts are made, assembled, and qualified
• Experience with data analysis tools: Excel, Python, SQL, or Power BI
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems, supplier portals, or procurement tools
• Coursework or certification in supply chain, logistics, or operations management
• Interest in high-rate manufacturing, NPI, or new technology introduction environments

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $69,711.00 - $97,595.40

Other site ranges may differ

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 meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.