Production Quality Engineer (Weld)

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Quality Engineer to establish and maintain quality systems for development and production of aerospace hardware. You will measure, analyze, and improve quality performance while supporting design reviews to enhance manufacturability.

The role involves defining validation protocols, reviewing documents, and leading root cause investigations to drive continuous improvement within the Manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• BS/engineering or STEM degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Quality assurance experience in production environments.
• Aerospace, space launch, military/commercial aviation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain quality system processes for development and production.
• Measure, analyze, and improve quality system performance.
• Participate in design reviews and recommend improvements for manufacturability.
• Define and execute process validation protocols for new/changed processes.
• Review and approve manufacturing build documents and nonconformance records.
• Lead root cause investigations (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa).
• Develop and verify corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Quality assurance

Aerospace knowledge

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

B.S. in engineering or STEM

Tools

Gage R&R

DOE

SPC

MSA

Job description

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. This role supports the development and qualification of manufacturing processes for a new advanced hardware program at Blue Origin. This is a greenfield environment with opportunity to help stand up the entire operation from equipment selection through process qualification and rate production readiness.

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
• Participate in engineering design reviews (DFx) and make recommendations to improve the quality and manufacturability of new designs
• Define and execute process validation protocols for new and changed manufacturing processes
• Review and approve special process certifications (welding, plating, heat treatment, adhesive bonding, etc.)
• Select gages and measurement equipment appropriate to product tolerances; validate selections using Precision-to-Tolerance (P/T) ratio analysis
• Plan and execute Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including Gage R&R studies, to quantify measurement uncertainty
• Conduct process capability studies (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk) and recommend process or tolerance adjustments based on results.
• Design and implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts with appropriate control limits and reaction plans.
• Develop acceptance sampling plans (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4, C=0) based on risk and lot size; support Design of Experiments (DOE) for process optimization
• Review and approve manufacturing build documents including work orders and nonconformance records.
• Provide quality assurance domain expertise to inspection, manufacturing, and test for the Manufacturing team
• Serve as disposition authority for nonconforming material
• Lead root cause investigations using structured methodologies (8D, 5-Why, fishbone/Ishikawa, fault tree analysis)
• Develop and verify effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurrence
• Analyze cost-of-poor-quality (COPQ) data to identify high-impact improvement opportunities
• Lead scrap and rework reduction projects; drive measurable yield improvements
• Support lean and Six Sigma initiatives with data analysis and statistical expertise
• Recommend and improve initiatives and/or changes that will improve product and system quality
• Perform periodic audits of the application of our quality system in accordance with AS9100/ISO9001
• 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

• AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• Experience in aerospace welding to AWS D17.1 or equivalent aerospace weld standards (NASA-STD-5006, MSFC-STD-504)
• Experience with mechanized orbital GTAW systems (Arc Machines, Liburdi, or equivalent) including parameter development and qualification
• Experience with dissimilar metal welding (DMW) and transition joints between different alloy systems
• Experience with electron beam welding (EBW), laser beam welding (LBW), or friction stir welding (FSW)
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or equivalent
• Customer focused with a proven track record to work cooperatively with teams of different skills across large geographic distances
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

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

Culture Statement

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

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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