Quality Engineer II - Space Propulsion Valve Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop and execute quality processes for valve assemblies used in rocket propulsion. You will act as the QA SME, ensuring conformity from design through production and collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to sustain safety and reliability.

The role emphasizes AS9100/ISO9001 quality programs, FAI planning per AS9102, and continuous improvement through RCCA and GD&T discipline. Seattle-area manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. in Engineering or ASQ CQE certification.
• 3–5+ years in engineering with at least 2 years in quality engineering.
• Quality Assurance experience in a production environment; aerospace, space launch, military, or commercial aviation preferred.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and related quality programs.
• Experience with nonconformance management and RCCA methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, maintain, and enforce quality system processes that support valve assembly products in both development and production environments.
• Serve as the Quality Assurance subject matter expert for valve assembly operations, providing hands-on support to inspection, manufacturing, and test teams.
• Review and approve manufacturing build documents including work orders, assembly travelers, and nonconformance records specific to valve assembly hardware.
• Perform First Article Inspection (FAI) planning and execution in accordance with AS9102 for valve assembly components and subassemblies.
• Interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 to support inspection planning and nonconformance disposition.
• Evaluate and disposition nonconforming material through the Material Review Board (MRB) process, driving root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Integrate quality system applications between engineering, manufacturing, and operations to ensure consistent use of quality best practices and timely communication of quality issues.
• Measure, analyze, and improve quality system performance consistent with organizational quality goals for valve assembly production.
• Perform periodic audits of quality system application in accordance with AS9100.
• Participate in engineering design reviews and provide recommendations to improve the quality, reliability, and manufacturability of valve assembly designs.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers on quality-related concerns, including supplier quality issues affecting valve components.
• Recommend and lead initiatives and/or process changes that will improve product and system quality.
• Develop and present training materials to build quality awareness across manufacturing and assembly teams.

Skills

CQE Certification

Engineering background

Quality engineering

AS9100/ISO9001

GD&T proficiency

RCCA experience

Valve assembly experience

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related field

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop and execute quality processes for valve assemblies used in rocket propulsion. You will act as the QA SME, ensuring conformity from design through production and collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to sustain safety and reliability.

The role emphasizes AS9100/ISO9001 quality programs, FAI planning per AS9102, and continuous improvement through RCCA and GD&T discipline. Seattle-area manufacturing experience is a plus.