Engineer - Quality Senior
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance systems to ensure products and processes meet company standards and customer requirements. This role supports manufacturing operations through quality planning, inspection, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Relocation provided
- Travel expected up to 15% of the time
- Interviews will include a technical assessment
- Develop and maintain quality management systems in compliance with industry standards (ISO 9001, AS9100)
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for quality issues
- Create and review quality documentation including control plans, inspection procedures, and test methods
- Analyze quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
- Conduct internal audits and support external customer/regulatory audits
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality concerns during design and production
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, preferably in manufacturing environments
- Proficiency with quality tools and methodologies (SPC, FMEA, 8D, Six Sigma)
- Experience with quality management systems and industry standards
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, CSSBB)
- Master's degree in Quality, Engineering or related field
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles
- Knowledge of automated inspection systems and CMM programming
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Description
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, preferably in manufacturing environments
- Proficiency with quality tools and methodologies (SPC, FMEA, 8D, Six Sigma)
- Experience with quality management systems and industry standards
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Description
- ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, CSSBB)
- Master's degree in Quality, Engineering or related field
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles
- Knowledge of automated inspection systems and CMM programming
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
- Where is this Engineer - Quality Senior role based?
- The role is based in Grandview, MO.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a senior-level role, typically 5+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Blue Origin's Workday careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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