Specialist - Quality III

About the role

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re developing reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This Specialist - Quality III position is part of Blue Origin Operations (Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance) and supports Manufacturing and Supply Chain across all facilities. You will report to the Quality Engineering Manager and work with a team of specialists, technicians, and engineers to impact the development, testing, and launch of space systems.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Collaborate with internal and external customers on quality‑related concerns; develop and present training materials to build quality awareness

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)
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 QM System and/or related quality systems and programs
• Excellent communication skills, organized, attention to detail, and self‑starter
• Ability to support integration schedules and overtime as needed
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• 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: American Society of Quality Certified Quality Engineer certification
• Desired: Experience in aerospace, space launch, military/commercial aviation
• Desired: Experience with IPC J‑STD‑001 (Space Addendum) and IPC 620 standard
• Desired: Experience with quality tools such as lean principles, root cause analysis, corrective action
• Desired: Experience with APQP, PFMEA, control plans, and various problem‑solving approaches
• Desired: Quality Management System audit experience
• Desired: Quality performance measurement analysis capabilities
• Desired: Six Sigma Green, Black Belt, or comparable certification

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long‑term disability
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock options for all regular employees (≥20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company‑paid holidays
• Relocation provided

Schedule

Shifts available: Monday‑Thursday 4:00 PM‑2:30 AM. This position requires shift flexibility to align with changes in business need.