Quality Specialist III - Lunar
Blue Origin · Space Coast, FL
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at Blue Origin (aerospace & defense) in Space Coast, FL. Author, review, and disposition nonconformance records; support Material Review Board (MRB) activity and track corrective actions to closure.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, SPC, GD&T, ISO 9001
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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How this role compares
Against 33 other live quality postings in Florida.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 82%
- ✓ AS9100 56%
- ✓ Lean 56%
- ✓ Six Sigma 53%
- ✓ SPC 50%
- New product launch 44%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Blue Origin in Space Coast
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Qualifications
- ✓[Associate's degree in engineering/technical field and 3+ years of quality experience, OR Bachelor's degree and 1+ years, OR 5+ years of directly relevant experience.]
- ✓Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
- ✓Experience with nonconformance documentation and corrective action processes.
- ✓Hands-on experience with dimensional inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gages, bore gages).
- ✓Working knowledge of [AS9100 / ISO 9001] quality management system requirements.
- ✓Strong written communication and attention to detail in technical documentation.
- ✓Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, hardware-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Aerospace, defense, or other regulated high-reliability manufacturing experience.
- ✓Certified Quality Inspector/Technician/Engineer (ASQ CQI, CQT, CQE) or certified internal auditor.
- ✓Military aircraft maintenance or Quality Assurance background (e.g., aircraft QA representative, crew chief, structures/hydraulics/electrical inspector, or equivalent).
- ✓Familiarity with standard aerospace installation practices — safety wire, torque striping, cotter/retention hardware, fluid fitting installation (AN/MS/dynamic-beam seal), harness routing and strain relief, and clearance/chafe criteria.)
- ✓Experience with NDT/NDE methods [specify: PT, MT, RT, UT].
- ✓Experience with IPC-620-S
- ✓Familiarity with special processes and NADCAP-accredited suppliers (welding, heat treat, chem processing, coatings).
- ✓Experience with statistical process control, capability studies (Cp/Cpk), and Lean/Six Sigma methods
- ✓Proficiency with [QMS / MES / ERP system, e.g., Windchill, SAP, Teamcenter, or internal tools].
- ✓Experience supporting flight hardware acceptance or customer source inspection.
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.
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.
requirements
(if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
- ✓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
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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.
Special Mentions
- •Relocation provided
- •Interviews will include a technical assessment
- •Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 QM System and/or related quality systems and programs
- •Ability to support manufacturing schedules ( A-Shift; Mon - Fri; 7am-5pm ) and overtime on as needed basis
include but are not limited to
- •Perform quality inspections, tests, and evaluations on materials, components, and finished products
- •Author, review, and disposition nonconformance records; support Material Review Board (MRB) activity and track corrective actions to closure.
- •Lead or support root cause and corrective action investigations using structured methods (5-Why, fishbone, 8D, fault tree).
- •Prepare and review First Article Inspection Reports [per AS9102 or applicable standard].
- •Document quality results and maintain accurate records in quality management systems
- •Assist with internal quality audits and preparation for external audits
- •Monitor and report on quality metrics and key performance indicators
- •Collaborate with production teams to address and resolve quality issues
- •Provide quality guidance and training to production teams on requirements, workmanship standards, and documentation practices.
- •Review and buy off manufacturing/assembly documentation, travelers, and as-built records for completeness and traceability.
Background Check
- •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
- •Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL
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 employ