Quality Engineer (II-III) BE-7 Program

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.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, you will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of developing, testing and launching Space systems to support Blue Origin’s Vision.

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!

Special Mentions [Edit or remove as needed]

• For QE III

• Relocation provided

• This is for C (Weekend) Shift

• Friday - Sunday (Weekend) Weekend Day Shift -5:00am -5:30pm (Days)

• For QE II

• Relocation provided

• This is for A (first) Shift

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Establish, implement, maintain, and enforce quality system processes that support products in development and production environments

• Measure, analyze, and improve quality system performance consistent with organization quality goals

• Review and approve manufacturing build documents including work orders and nonconformance records.

• Perform periodic audits of the application of our quality system in accordance with AS9100

• Participate in engineering design reviews and make recommendations to improve the quality and manufacturability of new designs

• Recommend and improve initiatives and/or changes that will improve product and system quality

• Provide quality assurance domain expertise to inspection, manufacturing, and test for the Manufacturing team

• Collaborate with internal and external customers on quality related concerns; develop and present training materials to build quality awareness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. in engineering or equivalent STEM degree with 6+ Years of relevant experience.

• Quality assurance experience in production environment. Aerospace, space launch, military/commercial aviation preferred

• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management System and/or related quality systems and programs

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Avionics assembly

• Knowledge of Weld and NDT practices

• Working knowledge of Precision Measurement Science fundamentals

• Proficient in the fundamentals of GD&T.

• Working knowledge of quality performance measurement analysis

• Working knowledge of Root Cause Analysis

• Working knowledge of First Article Inspection

• Quality assurance experience in rocket engine production environment

• Quality Management System audit experience

• Six Sigma Green, Black Belt, or comparable certification

• Working knowledge of aerospace assembly

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