Specialist - Quality II

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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.

Specialist - Quality II

A Shift

at Blue Origin

Space Coast, FL

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

Our team is responsible for driving quality products throughout the organization by maintaining a corporate culture that emphasizes accountability, drive, and attention to detail at all levels. This position requires a passion for solving sophisticated problems and providing operable solutions; act with minimal direction and take ownership; and be adaptable as we work on a variety of applications and systems.

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.

In this role, you will apply standard techniques to evaluate product conformance through the execution, optimization, and validation of quality processes. This requires verifying product and process conformance, root cause and corrective action analysis, nonconformance disposition, hardware acceptance planning, and design verification. Establishes quality standards for products and processes and suggests modifications meant to prevent defects in components or final products. Works closely with cross-functional teams, including product design, product management, and production, to identify and mitigate quality risks. Audits production processes, raw materials, or suppliers/vendors to ensure that established quality standards are met. Conducts root cause analysis for defects, non-conformities, or other quality failures.

In addition, you will perform reviews and approve manufacturing and integration build documents including work orders and nonconformance records. You will perform periodic audits of the application of our quality system in accordance with AS9100, recommend initiatives and/or changes that will improve product and system quality, and provide quality assurance subject matter expertise to inspection, fabrication, and test. Periodically, you will interface with internal and external customers on quality related concerns and develop training materials to build quality awareness.

In this role you will report directly to the Quality Engineering Manager.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of developing, testing, and launching Space systems to support Blue Origin’s Vision.

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

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided

• Shifts available:  Monday-Thursday  6:00AM-4:30PM

• This position will require shift flexibility to align with changes in business need.

• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Perform quality inspections, tests, and evaluations on materials, components, and finished products

• Author, review, and disposition nonconformance records; support Material Review Board (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.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering/technical field and 1-2+ years of quality experience, OR 3+ 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.

Desired

• American Society of Quality, Certified Quality Engineer certification

• Experience in aerospace, space launch, military/commercial aviation highly preferred

• Experience with IPC J-STD-001 (Space Addendum)

• Experience with IPC 620 standard (IPC-WHMA-A-620)

• Experience with quality tools such as lean principles, root cause analysis, and corrective action

• Experience with advanced product quality planning (APQP), process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem solving approaches

• Quality Management System audit experience

• Quality performance measurement analysis capabilities

• Six Sigma Green, Black Belt, or comparable certification

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 plac