New Glenn and Lunar Operations - Quality Specialist (C- Shift Job Cape Coral area,Florida USA,Quality Assurance

Position: New Glenn and Lunar Operations - Quality Specialist (C- Shift )

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.

Special Mentions

Relocation provided
Interviews will include a technical assessment
C Shift Friday - Sunday 5:00 AM- 5:00PM

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.

Minimum Qualifications

[Associate's degree in engineering/technical field and 5+ 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).
Working knowledge of [AS9100 / ISO 9001] quality management system requirements.
Strong written communication and attention to detail in technical documentation.
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, hardware-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Aerospace, defense, or other regulated high-reliability manufacturing experience.
Certified Quality Inspector/Technician/Engineer (ASQ CQI, CQT, CQE) or certified internal auditor.
Military aircraft maintenance or Quality Assurance background (e.g., aircraft QA representative, crew chief, structures/hydraulics/electrical inspector, or equivalent).
Familiarity with standard aerospace installation practices - safety wire, torque striping, cotter/retention hardware, fluid fitting installation (AN/MS/dynamic-beam seal), harness routing and strain relief, and clearance/chafe criteria.)
Experience with CMM programming/operation, or NDT/NDE methods [specify: PT, MT, RT, UT].
Familiarity with special processes and NADCAP-accredited suppliers (welding, heat treat, chem processing, coatings).
Experience with statistical process control, capability studies (Cp/Cpk), and Lean/Six Sigma methods
Proficiency with [QMS / MES / ERP system, e.g., Windchill, SAP, Teamcenter, or internal tools].
Experience supporting flight hardware acceptance or [customer/agency] source inspection.

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

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Blue's Standard Background Check
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Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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