Blue Origin

Quality Engineer Level II

Blue Origin$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in engineering and 2+ years of relevant quality engineering experience.
  • Quality experience in aerospace, space launch, military, or commercial aviation environments.
  • Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 Quality Management systems.
  • Strong relationship-building and trust-earning abilities.
  • U.S. citizenship or lawful U.S. residency is required.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and enforce quality system processes for product development and production.
  • Analyze and improve quality system performance using data platforms and scripting languages like Python and SQL.
  • Review and approve manufacturing documents and nonconformance records.
  • Utilize AI tools for root cause analysis and streamline quality reporting.
  • Conduct periodic audits of quality systems in accordance with AS9100.
  • Engage in engineering design reviews to enhance design quality and manufacturability.
  • Collaborate with customers on quality concerns and develop training materials for quality awareness.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance options, including basic and supplemental.
  • Generous paid parental leave and paid time off (up to 4 weeks plus 14 holidays).
  • 401(k) plan with company match up to 5%.
  • Education support program available.
  • Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

As part of a hardworking team of quality engineers, you will develop and execute commercial quality processes for the design, test and manufacture of engines. Our team is responsible for implementing quality initiatives that will support development and low rate engine production. This position requires a passion for solving sophisticated problems and providing operable solutions; act with minimal direction and take ownership; and be adaptable as we work on a variety of applications and systems.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Establish, implement, maintain, and enforce quality system processes that support products in development and production environments.
  • Measure, analyze, and improve quality system performance. This includes leveraging data platforms and scripting languages (e.g., Python, SQL) to statistically analyze large datasets from manufacturing, test, and inspection to identify trends, predict potential issues, and drive data-informed improvements.
  • Review and approve manufacturing build documents including work orders and nonconformance records.
  • Utilize data analysis techniques and AI-powered tools to accelerate root cause analysis, generate insights from non-conformance data, and streamline quality reporting.
  • Perform periodic audits of the application of our quality system in accordance with AS9100.
  • Participate in engineering design reviews and make recommendations to improve the quality and manufacturability of new designs.
  • Recommend and improve initiatives and/or changes that will improve product and system quality.
  • Provide quality assurance domain expertise to inspection, manufacturing, and test for the Manufacturing team.
  • Collaborate with internal and external customers on quality related concerns; develop and present training materials to build quality awareness.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum of a B.S. in engineering with 2+ Years of relevant experience.
  • Quality experience in a production environment. Aerospace, space launch, or military or commercial aviation preferred.
  • Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 Quality Management System and/or related quality systems and programs.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience using data query and scripting languages (e.g., SQL, Python) for data mining, statistical analysis, and automation of quality engineering tasks.
  • Familiarity with large-scale data platforms and experience applying AI-powered assistants to engineering and data analysis problems.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as Machining, Welding, NDT, Sub-assembly and Final assembly and Test.
  • Knowledge of Nonconforming and MRB process.
  • Knowledge in Causal Analysis tools, including cause & effect diagrams, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), 5-why, fault tree analysis, etc.
  • Quality assurance experience in a rocket engine production environment.
  • Relevant experience in transitioning a product from development, through production to operations.
  • QMS audit experience and quality performance measurement analysis capabilities.
  • Six Sigma Green, Black Belt, or comparable 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.

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.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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3,000 employees
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Founded
2000

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