Engineer - Quality Senior

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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.

Job Overview

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance systems to ensure products and processes meet company standards and customer requirements. This role supports manufacturing operations through quality planning, inspection, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Special Mentions:

* Relocation provided

* Travel expected up to 15% of the time

* Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Develop and maintain quality management systems in compliance with industry standards (ISO 9001, AS9100)

* Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for quality issues

* Create and review quality documentation including control plans, inspection procedures, and test methods

* Analyze quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities

* Conduct internal audits and support external customer/regulatory audits

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality concerns during design and production

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field

* 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, preferably in manufacturing environments

* Proficiency with quality tools and methodologies (SPC, FMEA, 8D, Six Sigma)

* Experience with quality management systems and industry standards

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

* ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, CSSBB)

* Master's degree in Quality, Engineering or related field

* Experience with lean manufacturing principles

* Knowledge of automated inspection systems and CMM programming

* Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt 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.

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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.

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