Quality inspector

Job Description:

Quality Inspector

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled Quality Inspector with expertise in Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) operations and Laser Radar (LR) to join our dynamic team. The Quality Inspector will be responsible for performing detailed inspections of manufactured parts and components to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently while contributing to team efforts.

Shift: Friday through Sunday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• Operating the CMM: Utilize the CMM to conduct precise measurements of parts, ensuring adherence to dimensional tolerances and specifications.
• Operating Portable 3D Metrology Devices: Experience operating Nikon LRs with the ability to adjust measurement parameters and set up locations to measure highly reflective parts. Multi-instrument surveys include USMN, datum alignments and analysis to CAD, and setting up measurement and reporting templates inside spatial analyzer.
• Program Development and Modification: Create, modify, and optimize CMM inspection programs using software such as PC‑DMIS or Calypso.
• Interpreting Blueprints: Understand and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and other documentation to guide inspection procedures.
• Performing Inspections: Conduct dimensional and visual inspections of manufactured parts using the CMM and other measuring tools as necessary.
• Documentation: Record inspection data, document findings, and prepare reports to track quality and identify potential issues.
• Problem Solving: Identify defects and communicate issues to relevant personnel.
• Quality Control: Contribute to overall quality control efforts by verifying that manufactured parts meet specified standards.

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications (Preferred): CMM Certification demonstrating competency in operating and programming CMMs.
• Software
  
  Competency:
  
  Experience with industry‑standard 3D inspection and processing software.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, proficiency in reading engineering drawings and specifications, experience with CMM software such as PC‑DMIS, Calypso, or similar. Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills; organizational skills to maintain accurate records and documentation.

• Perform inspections per drawing and work order requirements and document non‑conformances.
• Understand practical applications of different inspection types and methodologies.
• Have significant awareness of interfaces between hardware inspections and the rest of the Quality organization.
• Troubleshoot inspection issues.
• Participate in the development of inspection optimization projects.
• Work within a team but independently perform inspections.

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