Engineer - Quality III

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, Florida is seeking a Quality Engineer to establish and maintain quality systems across development and production environments. The role emphasizes problem solving, ownership, and collaboration within Operations, including supply chain, test, safety, and mission assurance. The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering/Science, 5+ years in quality in aerospace or related fields, and AS9100/ISO 9000 experience.

U.S. citizenship or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering/Science required.
• 5+ years in a quality engineer role in production; aerospace/space preferred.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9000 QM systems.
• Excellent communication, organized, detail-oriented.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, maintain, and enforce quality system processes in development and production.
• Measure, analyze, and improve quality system performance.
• Review and approve manufacturing build documents including nonconformance records.
• Perform periodic audits of the quality system per AS9100.
• Participate in design reviews and suggest quality improvements.
• Recommend initiatives to enhance product and system quality.
• Provide QA domain expertise to inspection, manufacturing, and test teams.
• Collaborate with customers and train teams to raise quality awareness.

Skills

Quality engineering

AS9100 knowledge

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Science

Tools

IPC J-STD-001 Space Addendum

IPC-620 (IPC-WHMA-A-620)

GD&T fundamentals

Job description

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Job Description

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. Our team is responsible for driving quality products throughout the organization by maintaining a corporate culture that emphasizes accountability, drive, and attention to detail at all levels.

This position requires a passion for solving sophisticated problems and providing operable solutions, acting with minimal direction, taking ownership, and being adaptable across a variety of applications and systems. The role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance across all Blue Origin facilities.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Shifts available: Friday–Sunday 06:00–18:30
• This position will require shift flexibility to align with changes in business need.

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 enhance 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 of proven experience in a Quality Engineer role in a production environment. Aerospace, space launch, military, or commercial aviation preferred.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9000 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 as needed.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen the 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance; paid parental leave; short- and long-term disability; 401(k) with a company match 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 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. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Export Control Regulations

• Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, 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 the role requires presence on a military installation.
• Required for certain roles: Drivers operating commercial motor vehicles with GVWR ≥ 10,001 lbs. 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 (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable), and hazardous materials training.
• Required for certain positions: Ability to obtain and maintain a Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as a DOT physical.

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 workforce. We hire and promote people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. Qualified applicants for employment and employees receive equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please consult the provided resources.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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