Engineer - Quality III

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the Operations team, supporting Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, and Mission Assurance. The role focuses on establishing and maintaining quality systems across development and production, auditing against AS9100, and collaborating with design, manufacturing, and test teams to improve quality and manufacturability.

Qualified candidates have a engineering/science degree and 5+ years in quality in production, with

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. in Engineering/Science.
• 5+ years' proven experience in a Quality Engineer role in a production environment.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 QM systems.
• Excellent communication, organized, detail-oriented, self-starter.
• Ability to support integration schedules and overtime as needed.
• U.S. citizen/national or lawful resident.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, maintain, and enforce quality system processes.
• Measure, analyze, and improve quality system performance.
• Review and approve manufacturing build documents.
• Perform periodic audits of the quality system per AS9100.
• Participate in engineering design reviews to improve quality and manufacturability.
• Recommend changes to improve product and system quality.
• Provide quality assurance domain expertise to manufacturing and test teams.
• Collaborate with customers and train on quality awareness.

Skills

5+ years experience

Quality Engineer

Excellent communication

Ability to earn trust

Self-starter

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Science

Tools

AS9100/ISO9000 QM System

IPC J-STD-001 Space Addendum

IPC-WHMA-A-620

GD&T fundamentals

APQP PFMEA

Quality audit tools

Job description

Overview

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!

Role and Team

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.

Responsibilities

• 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/Science
• 5+ years' proven experience in a Quality Engineer role in a production environment. Aerospace, space launch, or military or commercial aviation preferred
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 QM System and/or related quality systems and programs
• Excellent communication skills, organized, attention to detail, and self-starter
• Ability to support integration schedules and overtime on as needed basis
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• 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

• American Society of Quality, Certified Quality Engineer certification
• Experience in aerospace, space launch, military/commercial aviation highly preferred
• Experience with IPC J-STD-001 (Space Addendum)
• Experience with IPC 620 standard (IPC-WHMA-A-620)
• Experience in GD&T fundamentals
• Experience with quality tools such as lean principles, root cause analysis, and corrective action
• Experience with advanced product quality planning (APQP), process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem solving approaches
• Quality Management System audit experience
• Quality performance measurement analysis capabilities
• Six Sigma Green, Black Belt, or comparable certification
• Experience with Payload Operations

Culture and Compliance

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 GVW, 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, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing
• 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 the text above.

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 at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.