Principal Engineer, Space Vehicle Quality & Casting

Blue Origin; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Quality Engineer to own process-related quality of Investment Castings (IC) and to disposition NCs for rework or scrap. You will analyze metallurgical data, drive continuous improvement, and develop training to raise quality awareness across teams.

Preference for candidates with AS9100 experience and a strong data mindset. The role supports manufacturing and supply chain across Blue Origin facilities, with emphasis on safety, quality, and cost reduction.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and technical writing skills are required.
• Experience in a production aerospace, space launch, or related quality environment.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 Quality Management Systems and related quality programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all process-related aspects of quality of Investment Castings (IC).
• Disposition of non-conformances (NCs) for rework/repair/scrap.
• Continuous improvement and clarification of written processing instructions for investment castings.
• Understand heat treatments, chemical processing, and their effects on micro/macrostructures and surface inspection.
• Analyze casting-related data using Excel, Minitab, or JMP for quality improvement and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with internal/external customers; develop and present training on quality awareness.
• Implement timely, cost-effective solutions to manufacturing roadblocks; manage project timelines.

Skills

Quality engineering

RCCA tools

AS9100 familiarity

Statistical analysis

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

JMP

SQL

Redshift

Redash

Databricks

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Quality Engineer to own process-related quality of Investment Castings (IC) and to disposition NCs for rework or scrap. You will analyze metallurgical data, drive continuous improvement, and develop training to raise quality awareness across teams.

Preference for candidates with AS9100 experience and a strong data mindset. The role supports manufacturing and supply chain across Blue Origin facilities, with emphasis on safety, quality, and cost reduction.