Quality Engineer

blueorigin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Weekdays shift

Technical assessment interview

Job summary

Blue Origin Operations seeks a Quality Engineer to apply engineering techniques to evaluate product conformance, perform root cause analysis, and ensure AS9100/ISO9001 compliance. You will work with design, production, and test teams to mitigate quality risks across development and manufacturing, contributing to safe human spaceflight.

Requirements include a B.S. in engineering with 2+ years in quality in aerospace, familiarity with AS9100/ISO9001, strong communication, and US citizenship or

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience in quality.
• Experience with aerospace, space launch, or related quality programs is preferred.
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO9001 and related quality systems.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and enforce quality system processes for development and production.
• Measure, analyze, and improve quality system performance.
• Review and approve manufacturing build documents and nonconformance records.
• Conduct periodic audits per AS9100 and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Quality experience

AS9100/ISO9001 knowledge

Excellent communication

Inclusion culture

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

First Article Inspection AS9102

FMEA

SPC

Cause & effect diagrams

GD&T

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.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists and engineers, you will apply standard engineering techniques to evaluate product conformance through the execution, optimization, and validation of quality processes. Verify product and process conformance, root cause and corrective action analysis, nonconformance disposition, hardware acceptance planning, and design verification. Establish quality standards for products and processes and suggest modifications meant to prevent defects in components or final products. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product design, product management, and production, to identify and mitigate quality risks. Audit production processes, raw materials, or suppliers/vendors to ensure that established quality standards are met. Conduct root cause analysis for defects, non-conformities, or other quality failures. May be responsible for ensuring compliance with formal external quality standards, such as AS9100/ISO 9001.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Shifts available: Weekdays (Mon - Fri)
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

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

• B.S. in engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Quality experience in production environment. aerospace, space launch, or military or commercial aviation preferred.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 Quality Management System and/or related quality systems and programs.
• Excellent communication skills, organized, attention to detail, and self-starter.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a 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

• Knowledge of Avionics or previous experience in ESD environment.
• Knowledge of Nonconforming and MRB process.
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection per AS9102.
• Knowledge of SPC principles.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Knowledge in Causal Analysis tools, including cause & effect diagrams, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), 5-why, fault tree analysis, etc.
• Relevant experience in transitioning a product from development, through production to operations.

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $91,852.00 - $128,592.45

Other site ranges may differ

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 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