Specialist – Quality and Contin Improvement II

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance team. This team is focused on monitoring and assessing processes that guide Blue Origin’s design, manufacturing, and operations, ensuring system safety engineering, environmental health, and safety, product integrity, and continuous improvement processes.

In this role under minimum supervision, you will support internal health assessments by performing audits and walk throughs, support continuous improvement efforts, maintain actionable metrics to drive sustainable improvement, monitor and report on test and launch operations, as well as develop and execute stock checks.

In this role you will report directly to Director of Quality.

Responsibilities :

Support engineering teams in managing material review areas and assisting work order closure reviews on aerospace systems and hardware.

Develop continuous improvement activities and conduct compliance surveillance assessments.

Monitor the replacement of facility and engine hardware ensuring all appropriate safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) precautions and maintenance procedures were adhered to.

Perform test stand surveys, ensuring that all areas are within current and applicable standards.

You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of Blue engines test operations.

Qualifications :

Minimum of 3+ yrs related Quality experience and relevant education in a related technical field.

Quality Assurance experience supporting engine test activities, manufacturing and launch operations environment.

Knowledgeable on technical documentation, system configuration and assemblies.

Familiarity performing AS9100 or ISO9001 audits within a Quality Management System.

Ability to support test and launch operations for non standard shift as required.

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.

Desired :

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification a plus.

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Mid quality level experience on maintenance, modifications, dimensional measurements, and inspections.

Quality Management System audit experience.

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $83,070-$116,298

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

Export Control Regulations

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.

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.

Paid Time Off : Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus : Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force.

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