Space Systems Quality Specialist

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Shift flexibility

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Specialist - Quality III on the Space Coast, FL. In this role you will report directly to the Quality Engineering Manager and work with a team of specialists, technicians, and engineers to develop, test, and launch space systems while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will perform inspections, support MRB, conduct root-cause analysis, prepare First Article Inspections, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and assembly processes to ensure

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering/technical field and 3+ years of quality experience, OR Bachelor's degree and 1+ years, OR 5+ years of directly relevant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
• Experience with nonconformance documentation and corrective action processes
• Hands-on experience with dimensional inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gages, bore gages)
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 QM System and/or related quality systems and programs
• Excellent communication skills, organized, attention to detail, and self-starter
• Ability to support integration schedules and overtime on as needed basis
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections, tests, and evaluations on materials, components, and finished products
• Author, review, and disposition nonconformance records; support MRB activity and track corrective actions to closure
• Lead or support root cause and corrective action investigations using structured methods (5-Why, fishbone, 8D, fault tree)
• Prepare and review First Article Inspection Reports [per AS9102 or applicable standard]
• Document quality results and maintain accurate records in quality management systems
• Assist with internal quality audits and preparation for external audits
• Monitor and report on quality metrics and key performance indicators
• Collaborate with production teams to address and resolve quality issues
• Provide quality guidance and training to production teams on requirements, workmanship standards, and documentation practices
• Review and buy off manufacturing/assembly documentation, travelers, and as-built records for completeness and traceability
• Collaborate with internal and external customers on quality related concerns; develop and present training materials to build quality awareness.

Skills

Quality inspections

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Quality systems

Engineering drawings

GD&T

Communication skills

Overtime readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in engineering/technical field

Bachelor's degree

5+ years quality experience

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Specialist - Quality III on the Space Coast, FL. In this role you will report directly to the Quality Engineering Manager and work with a team of specialists, technicians, and engineers to develop, test, and launch space systems while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will perform inspections, support MRB, conduct root-cause analysis, prepare First Article Inspections, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and assembly processes to ensure