Quality Engineer III

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!
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
As part of a diverse and hardworking team of quality engineers, you will develop and execute commercial quality processes for the design, test, and manufacture of engines. Our team is responsible for implementing quality initiatives that will support development and low-rate engine production. 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.
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: Day Shift
• Monday - Friday (7:30 AM- 3:30 PM)

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Responsible for control of product quality of casting. Continuous improvement of process/product such that the castings meet or exceed customer expectations.
• 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.
• Use statistical and graphical analysis techniques to disposition yield and dimensional elements of the casting process.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. in engineering with 5+ Years of relevant experience.
• Quality experience in production environment. Aerospace, space launch, or military or commercial aviation preferred
• Investment casting experience in Aerospace
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 Quality Management System and/or related quality systems and programs
• 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 manufacturing fabrication processes such as Machining, Welding, NDT and Measurement Sciences
• 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
• QMS audit experience and quality performance measurement analysis capabilities
• Six Sigma Green, Black Belt, or comparable certification
• Experience using CMM, Blue Light Scan Data to characterize components.
• Proficiency in using Solidworks or related CAD package.
• Experience with Polyworks, GOM Inspect, or equivalent.

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $94,627.50-$132,478.50
Other site ranges may differ
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.
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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.
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%, and an Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
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