Senior Supplier Quality & Inspection Engineer

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 124,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education support

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Supplier Liaison Engineer to lead inspection of PCB and electronics manufacturing, develop inspection standards, drive defect reduction, and ensure hardware meets design and workmanship requirements. You will supervise FAI and in-process inspections, use AOI and X-ray tools, and collaborate with design engineers for DFM/DFA feedback across aerospace-quality programs.

The role requires hands-on use of AOI, SPI, X-ray, and microscopy tools; you will author NCRs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in PCB manufacturing, assembly, or inspection.
• Solar array experience and knowledge of AIAA S-111A / S-112A.
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 Certified Instructor or Specialist certification.
• Proficiency with inspection tools including AOI, SPI, X-ray, and microscopy.
• Experience authoring and dispositioning nonconformance reports.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Solar array workmanship inspections per AIAA S-111A / S-112A; CIC assemblies, coverglass integrity, adhesive bond quality, interconnect deformation, and cell crack mapping.
• Lead IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship inspections for PCB assemblies, including SMT, through-hole, and mixed-technology boards.
• Develop, review, maintain, and improve inspection procedures, work instructions, and acceptance criteria.
• Perform and oversee first article inspections (FAI), in-process inspections, and final acceptance testing.
• Utilize AOI, X-ray, and other inspection tools to identify and disposition nonconformances.
• Investigate and disposition nonconforming hardware; author NCRs and support RCCA processes.
• Collaborate with design engineering to provide DFM/DFA feedback and support design reviews.
• Support supplier quality activities including source inspections and supplier audits and review supplier’s conformance to industry standards.
• Develop and deliver workmanship training to technicians and inspectors.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defect rates and improve first-pass yield.
• Support AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality management system compliance.
• Up to 50% travel to supplier and production sites required.

Skills

AOI inspection

X-ray inspection

IPC-A-610

J-STD-001

DFM/DFA feedback

Root cause analysis

Nonconformance reports

ERP systems

Education

Electrical Engineering

Tools

AOI equipment

SPI

X-ray systems

Microscopy

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Supplier Liaison Engineer to lead inspection of PCB and electronics manufacturing, develop inspection standards, drive defect reduction, and ensure hardware meets design and workmanship requirements. You will supervise FAI and in-process inspections, use AOI and X-ray tools, and collaborate with design engineers for DFM/DFA feedback across aerospace-quality programs.

The role requires hands-on use of AOI, SPI, X-ray, and microscopy tools; you will author NCRs,