Quality Specialist III; B Shift

Overview

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 developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance, and supports Manufacturing and Supply Chain across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers committed to a culture of safety. This position directly impacts the history of space exploration and requires commitment and meticulous attention to safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a team of Quality specialists, you will support internal health assessments, continuous improvement efforts, and actionable metrics to drive sustainable improvement. You will monitor and report on manufacturing performance, support the development of control plans and first article inspections, provide preliminary reviews for nonconformance, initiate and perform stock recalls, manage material review areas, and support work order closure reviews for various spaceflight systems.

You will contribute to all aspects of manufacturing and launch of New Glenn hardware.

• Support internal health assessments and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain actionable metrics to drive sustainable improvement.
• Monitor and report on manufacturing performance.
• Develop control plans and first article inspections.
• Provide preliminary reviews for nonconformance and initiate/perform stock recalls as needed.
• Manage material review areas and support work order closure reviews for spaceflight systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing and launch activities.

• Quality inspection and/or specialist experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO
  9001 Quality Management System and/or related quality programs.
• Ability to support manufacturing schedules for B-Shift operations throughout the week.
• 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 (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• Aerospace, space launch, military or commercial aviation experience.
• Experience in startup environments transitioning a product from development to production/operations.
• Experience in AS9145, Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process.
• Quality performance measurement analysis capabilities (SPC).
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, permanent resident, or admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified workforce. We hire and promote based on qualifications, performance, and abilities. We provide equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other protected status.

Blue Origin will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. For more information, see the links for EEO rights.

Applicants wishing to view Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans or requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application/interview process should contact

Don’t meet all desired requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

• Blue’s Standard Background Check required for all positions.
• DBIDS background check for roles requiring access to military installations.
• Possible additional checks for drivers operating certain vehicles or requiring specific certifications.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance; parental leave; disability coverage; 401(k) with company match;
  Education Support Program.
• Stock options for regular employees (minimum 20 hours/week).
• Paid time off and holidays; bonus eligibility details dependent on role and company discretion.

This description is intended to reflect the current job and may be subject to change without notice.