Post Cast Engineer III

Application close date:

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.

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!

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for supporting metallic processes in Investment Casting (IC), inclusive of:

  • Welding

  • Heat Treat

  • HIP

  • Waterblast

  • Cutoff

  • Sandblast

  • Blending

  • Chemical Etch

  • Dimensional inspection

  • NDT processes (FPI, X-ray, Visual, UT, etc)

• Disposition of non-conformances (NC's) for rework/repair/scrap

• Continuous improvement and clarification of written instructions for processing

• Statistically analyze and understand print-related dimensional and surface finish process data into useful summary reports using Excel/Minitab/JMPtype applications. Interpret data for continuous process improvements to maximize Quality and reduce cost

• Collaborate with internal and external customers on quality related concerns; develop and present training materials to build quality awareness

• Demonstrate self-motivation and initiative, as well as ability to work in team environments

• Responsible for implementing timely, cost-effective solutions to resolve manufacturing roadblocks

• Execute aggressive timeline schedules for project execution

• Interface with other engineers and hourly operations personnel to ensure projects fit the demonstrated manufacturing requirement

• Other responsibilities as assigned

• Experience with some of the post-cast processes listed above

• Experience in production environment. Aerospace, space launch, or military or commercial aviation preferred

• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO
  9000 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

• Strong capability and understanding with proven success of RCCA tools

• Safely work with hazardous systems, chemicals, and materials using the proper PPE

• Physical Requirements:

  • Climb ladders and stairs

  • Lift and carry 50 lbs to waist level for limited durations

• Direct experience with manufacturing investment castings

• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certificate or deep understanding of lean methodologies

• B.S. in engineering with 7+ years of relevant Quality or Engineering experience

• Experience mining data SQL, Redshift, Redash, Databricks

• Quality assurance experience in rocket engine production environment

• Relevant experience in transitioning a product from development, through production to operations

• Shown experience in transitioning a product from development, through production to operations

QMS audit experience and quality performance measurement analysis capabilities

Compensation Range for WA applicants is $84,198.00-$

Other site ranges may differ

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