Quality Engineer III - Lunar Verified today

Blue Origin · Space Coast, FL · Space Systems · first seen 2026-09-15

About the Role

This position is part of Blue Origin Operations, which encompasses Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance across all facilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems, processes, and procedures in compliance with AS9100, ISO9000, and other relevant standards.
  • Conduct quality audits and inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Support manufacturing operations by providing quality expertise and ensuring products meet customer requirements.
  • Analyze quality data and trends to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Train and mentor team members on quality practices and procedures.
  • Participate in new product development projects to ensure quality is integrated from the outset.
  • Maintain documentation and records in accordance with quality system requirements.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum B.S. in Engineering or Science
  • 5 or more years proven experience in a Quality Engineer role in a production environment
  • Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 Quality Management Systems and related quality systems and programs
  • Ability to support manufacturing schedules (A-Shift; Monday to Friday; 7am-5pm) and overtime as needed

Desired Qualifications

  • American Society of Quality Certified Quality Engineer certification
  • Experience in Aerospace, space launch, military or commercial aviation
  • Experience with IPC J-STD-001 (Space Addendum)
  • Experience with IPC 620 standard (IPC-WHMA-A-620)
  • Experience in GD&T fundamentals
  • Experience conducting first article inspections (FAI)
  • Experience with quality tools such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, root cause analysis and corrective action
  • Experience with advanced product quality planning (APQP), process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and problem-solving approaches
  • Quality Management System audit experience
  • Quality performance measurement analysis capabilities
  • Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or comparable certification

Employment Details

Location: Space Coast, FL. Schedule: A-Shift, Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm, with overtime on as-needed basis.

US Employment Requirement

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision coverage
  • 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 per week)
  • Paid time off: up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
  • Eligibility for bonuses based on role type and job level