Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) - Aerospace

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. It focuses on welding & fabrication, machining, final integration and testing of large tooling, landing platforms, and other launch infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Certify welds across fabrication teams
• Inspect to and work in accordance with national fabrication codes and standards
• Work with large assemblies, including developing weld maps and reviewing manufacturing drawings
• Support design and manufacturing teams in an aerospace environment
• Prepare specifications, test reports, and design substantiation documentation

Requirements

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification with minimum 5 years' experience
• Experience with GTAW, FCAW, SMAW welding processes
• Extensive knowledge of NDT processes including VT, PT, MT
• Experience in shop fabrication requirements established in codes and standards
• Experience in welder performance qualification tasks
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
• Available to work all required shift hours, including overtime and weekends
• Willing to travel 25% of the time
• Able to work at heights and confined spaces

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
• Pass background checks and meet export control regulations
• Must be available to work all required shift hours, including overtime and weekends
• Must be willing to travel 25% of the time
• Able to work at heights and confined spaces

Skills

• Knowledge of national fabrication codes and standards (AWS D17.1, ASME BPVC Section IX, B31.1, B31.3, AWS D1.1, 1.2, D1.6, D14.0 etc.)
• Experience in large assembly / tooling fabrication
• Experience developing weld maps and reviewing manufacturing drawings
• Experience with carbon and stainless steels, aluminum alloys, Ni-based Alloys, and/or other aerospace materials
• Experience in hardware manufacturing processes
• Ability to learn, grow, and tackle new challenges in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock options for all regular employees
• Paid time off
• Additional benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Benefits

• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock options for all regular employees
• Paid time off
• Additional benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results