Technician - Metrology (Lunar) | Multiple Shifts Verified today
About the Role
You will inspect development and flight vehicle components for various spaceflight systems as part of Blue Origin Operations. You will provide accurate data on tight tolerance, high value components to determine configuration per engineering designs. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration.
Shift and Location
- Shift A: Mon-Thurs, 5am-3:30pm
- Shift B: Mon-Thurs, 3:30pm-2am
- Shift C: Fri-Sun, 5am-5:30pm
- Location: Space Coast, FL
- Relocation assistance available
- Travel: Up to 10% for training and support activities
Responsibilities
- Perform dimensional inspections using laser trackers, CMMs, Blue Light Scanners, and Romer Arms
- Program, setup, and operate measurement systems using Spatial Analyzer, PC-DMIS, or equivalent software
- Setup and use mechanical inspection tools including calipers, micrometers, height gages, optical comparators, and surface plates
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and design data to inspect machined and received components
- Perform first article, in-process, and final dimensional inspections of aerospace components and assemblies
- Create and manage data analysis templates and inspection reports using Microsoft Excel
- Provide dimensional feedback to machinists, manufacturing teams, and engineers
- Generate and document Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) with accurate dimensional data and analysis
- Manage and track tooling inspections and calibration schedules
- Implement process improvements such as inspection cycle time reductions and enhanced measurement techniques
- Maintain configuration control on all inspection files, programs, and job records
- Safely work in an industrial environment around flight-critical hardware
Required Qualifications
- 5-8 years of experience in dimensional inspection of aerospace or precision manufacturing components
- Blueprint reading skills including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5M-2009 and ASME Y14.5-2018
- Proficiency with precision hand tools, gages, optical comparators, and surface plate inspection techniques
- Experience with at least one advanced metrology system (Laser Tracker, CMM, Blue Light Scanners, Romer Arms, Taylor Hobson, or similar)
- Ability to inspect tight tolerance, high value components with accuracy and repeatability
- Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 Quality Management Systems
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
Desired Qualifications
- Experience operating multiple metrology systems including CMMs, Laser Trackers, Blue Light Scanners, and Romer Arms
- Spatial Analyzer, PC-DMIS, or other metrology software programming experience
- CAD system knowledge (Creo, Windchill, or similar)
- Experience with Model Based Engineering/Definition per ASME Y14.41-2012
- Advanced machining knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes
- Design for Manufacturability and Producibility knowledge
- Experience operating material handling equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight-critical hardware
- Experience in tooling design reviews ensuring compliance with ASME requirements
- Knowledge of tooling source inspection and Method of Acceptance Tooling
- Knowledge of metrology equipment calibration standards (ASME B89.4.19, ASME B89.4.10360.2-2008, or equivalent)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Employment Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background check required for all positions. Additional background checks or certifications may be required depending on role requirements.