Quality Inspector III (CMM Programmer / Operator)

As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope.

About the role

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector III to ensure effective verification of manufactured or supplied product or processes against requirements. You will be highly skilled at programming and operating a CMM (Coordinate Measurement Machine), as well as effectively utilizing all standard measurement devices in Receiving Inspection. The Quality Inspector applies methods and follows documentation requirements for product or process verification from established baselines, including customer quality and Blue Origin's quality standards. The position has responsibility for providing inputs for certification data packages and contract quality data. The Quality Inspector serves a contributing role in the analysis of process and product defect data, including root-cause, in support of the development of corrective and preventive action, and continual improvement planning. Other activities include support roles during internal and customer quality system and other quality audits.

Responsibilities

• Programming and operation of CMM as a subject matter expert
• Dimensional inspection of high precision parts and evaluation of those parts to specification requirements
• Verification of quality documentation, certificates of conformance, and inspection records
• Generation of dimensional and workmanship inspection reports
• In-process quality, workmanship, and step verification approval of sub-assemblies following manufacturing standards
• Review of product compliance to drawing, build, and inspection requirements
• Collaboration with quality and design engineers on non-conforming material documentation and continuous process improvement methods
• Documentation and disposition of Non-Conformances
• Completes any individual tasks autonomously
• Capable of acting as a team lead on small projects
• Leads inspection method reviews within the department
• Assists with the improvement and documentation of processes within the department

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in PCDMIS with Hexagon Level 300 CMM competency. Ability to program, debug, and operate a CMM autonomously
• 5 or more years’ experience in a Quality Inspector role in Receiving Inspection evaluating high precision / multi-requirement parts
• In-depth Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge
• Experience with various types of inspection equipment such as digital measurement devices, optical comparators, and hand gages
• Experience with MIL, SAE, and other industry specifications/standards
• 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

Schedule

Expected hours from 7AM to 3:30PM with lunch break (Mon-Friday).

Pay

Base Pay Range for CO applicants is $31.03 - $43.44. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• 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%
• 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 additional benefits and bonuses