Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
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.
As part of a hardworking team of specialists, inspectors, and engineers, you will serve as a quality champion embedded at the earliest stages of research and development, ensuring that the hardware we build tomorrow is designed right today. This is a unique opportunity to shape the quality DNA of programs across Blue Origin's entire portfolio — from launch vehicles to lunar systems and beyond.
Special Mentions:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform thoroughengineering drawing reviews to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards, including GD&T (ASME Y14.5), material callouts, and manufacturing feasibility
- Providedesign quality inputs during design reviews (PDR, CDR, and other milestone gates), advocating for producibility, inspectability, and reliability
- Integrate quality principles early in the product lifecycle by participating inResearch & Development (R&D) activities and supporting the transition from development to production
- Develop and maintainInspection Plans for new and evolving hardware, ensuring inspection methods are aligned with design intent and risk posture
- Lead and facilitateFailure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) in collaboration with design, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to proactively identify and mitigate risk
- ApplyDesign for Manufacturability and Inspectability (DFMI) principles to influence design decisions that reduce defect risk and improve downstream quality outcomes
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, systems engineers, and program teams to embed quality requirements throughout the product development process
- Support the development and review ofquality requirements documentation, including quality plans, acceptance criteria, and test requirements
- Identify and communicate design-related quality risks and drive resolution through structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, root cause analysis, corrective action)
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement ofquality standards, processes, and best practices applicable across business units
- Support configuration management activities by reviewing engineering change orders (ECOs) and assessing quality impact of design changes
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in support of program traceability and audit readiness
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Minimum of5 years of experience in a quality engineering role within aerospace, defense, or a similarly regulated industry
- Demonstrated experience performingengineering drawing reviews with proficiency in GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
- Hands-on experience developingInspection Plans and FMEAs in a hardware development environment
- Familiarity withDesign for Manufacturability and Inspectability (DFMI) principles and their application during design phases
- Experience participating in formal design reviews (PDR, CDR, or equivalent) in a quality capacity
- Strong understanding of quality management systems and aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001)
- Ability to read, interpret, and provide feedback on engineering drawings, models, and specifications
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (M.S.) in Engineering or a related technical field
- Experience supporting quality integration inR&D or early-stage development programs, including prototype and test article hardware
- Proficiency with3D CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, NX/Siemens) for drawing and model review
- Experience withstatistical analysis tools and quality methodologies such as Six Sigma, SPC, or Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Familiarity withAS9100 certification requirements and quality management system auditing
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent professional certification
- Experience withPLM/PDM systems (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter, or similar) for drawing and change management workflows
- Knowledge ofnon-destructive evaluation (NDE) methods and their application in inspection planning
- Prior experience working acrossmultiple business units or programs simultaneously, demonstrating adaptability and breadth of quality knowledge
- Familiarity withNASA or DoD quality standards (e.g., NASA-STD-8739 series, MIL-SPEC, or equivalent)
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $112,059.00 - $156,882.60
Other site ranges may differ
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.
Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
