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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.  

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! 
 

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

 

Special Mentions:

· Relocation provided

· Travel expected up to <10% of the time

· Shifts available:

o A Shift - Monday to Friday (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

· Interviews will include a technical assessment  

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for all process-related aspects of quality of Investment Castings (IC).

• Develop mold and gating designs for IC parts.

• Determine shelling sequence and material choices of slurry and stucco layers appropriate for part alloy and geometry.

• Design insulating wrap and pre-cast mold preparation techniques to ensure appropriate solidification and grain structure in resultant cast components.

• Determine appropriate mold preheat and metal pouring temperatures to achieve specification compliant castings with regards to porosity, grain structure, and surface integrity.

• Document process parameters via work instructions for manufacturing operators.

• Must understand basic super-alloy microstructure conditions, heat treatment, HIP effects and surface micro/macrostructures and indications.

• Statistically analyze and understand casting-related process data (metallurgical and non-destructive testing) into useful summary reports using Excel®/Minitab®/JMP type applications.  Interpret data for continuous process improvements to maximize Quality and reduce cost.​

• Engineer will develop and execute aggressive timeline schedules for process development and refinement. 

• Candidate must be self-motivated and work well unsupervised, as well as be able to work in team environments.

• Provide quality assurance domain expertise to inspection, manufacturing, and test for the Manufacturing team.

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

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Direct experience with manufacturing investment castings.

• B.S. in engineering with 7+ years of relevant Quality or Engineering experience.

• Demonstrated investment casting process related problem-solving skills involving statistical analysis tools and DOE methodology.​

• Strong verbal and technical writing skills are a must. Written communication skills required for writing work instructions for the operators as well as preparation of qualification reports and other documentation.

• Quality experience in production environment. Aerospace, space launch, or military or commercial aviation preferred.

• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 Quality Management System and/or related quality systems and programs.

• 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.

• Six Sigma Green Certificate or deep understanding of lean methodologies.

• Strong capability and understanding with proven success of RCCA tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as Machining, Welding, NDT, Sub-assembly and Final assembly and Test.

• Experience mining data SQL, Redshift, Redash.

• Quality assurance experience in rocket engine production environment.

• Relevant experience in transitioning a product from development, through production to operations.

• Shown experience in transitioning a product from development, through production to operations.

• QMS audit experience and quality performance measurement analysis capabilities

• Six Sigma Black Belt, or comparable certification

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $76,147.50-$106,606.50

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

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