Quality Specialist III - Lunar Verified today
Role Overview
This Quality Specialist III position is part of Blue Origin Operations, supporting integrated supply chain, test operations, safety, quality, and mission assurance across all Blue Origin facilities. You will work on lunar hardware as part of our reusable space vehicle development.
Key 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
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's degree in engineering/technical field and 3+ years of quality experience, OR Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of quality experience, OR 5+ years of directly relevant quality 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)
- 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, clearance/chafe criteria
- Experience with NDT/NDE methods (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 systems (e.g., Windchill, SAP, Teamcenter)
- Experience supporting flight hardware acceptance or customer source inspection
Work Schedule and Location
A-shift 4/10s Mon-Thurs, 7am-5pm. Based at Space Coast, FL. Relocation provided.
Employment Requirements
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. Background check required for all positions.
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 regular employees (20+ hours/week)
- Up to four weeks paid time off per year based on scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays