Quality Specialist II- Runway Warehouse MRA

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 working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

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 diverse and hardworking team of specialists, you will share in the team's impact on all aspects of developing, testing, and launching space systems in support of Blue Origin's vision.

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!

In this role, you will be directly supporting Supplier Quality and Receiving Inspection to resolve, track, audit, inventory, and address opportunities revolving around supplier products — including documentation errors, hardware defects, and work order issues. Your primary scope will be to manage the Non-Conforming (NC) Material area within the Warehouse in Huntsville.

You will be responsible for identifying actionable Non-Conforming material for removal from segregation and engaging internal and external stakeholders to obtain dispositions — driving down NC inventory and average age.

This position is first shift M-F with additional days as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Quality Assurance experience in a production environment
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems and/or related quality systems and programs

• Experience in GD&T fundamentals
• Experience with receiving inspection principles
• Fluency with personal computers and standard software tools
• Strong understanding of Non-Conforming material processing and control

• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize projects and meet completion dates
• 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

• Background in aerospace, space launch, military, or commercial aviation
• Experience reviewing supplier documentation
• Intermediate experience providing oversight of receiving or dimensional inspection of aerospace components
• Intermediate to advanced application of inspection concepts and tools

Advanced blueprint reading skills, including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard:

• Quality performance measurement and analysis capabilities
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or comparable certification
• Culture Statement

Additional information

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.

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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.

Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.