Quality Control / Drawing Checker

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. 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. Blue Origin is seeking a skilled Quality Inspector with expertise in Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) operations & Laser Radar (LR) to join our dynamic team. The Quality Inspector will be responsible for performing detailed inspections of manufactured parts and components to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards. C-Shift (Fri – Sun; Key Responsibilities Operating the CMM: Utilize the CMM to conduct precise measurements of parts, ensuring adherence to dimensional tolerances and specifications.

Operate Portable 3D Metrology Devices: Experience in operating Nikon LRs with the ability to adjust measurement parameters and set up locations to measure highly reflective parts. Multi-instrument surveys include USMN, datum alignments and analysis to CAD, and setting up measurement and reporting templates inside spatial analyzer.

Create, modify, and optimize CMM inspection programs using software such as PC-DMIS or Calypso.

Understand and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and other documentation to guide inspection procedures.

Performing Inspections: Conduct dimensional and visual inspections of manufactured parts using the CMM and other measuring tools as necessary.

Record inspection data, document findings, and prepare reports to track quality and identify potential issues.

Quality Control: Contribute to overall quality control efforts by verifying that manufactured parts meet specified standards.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Certifications (Preferred): CMM Certification demonstrating competency in operating and programming CMMs. Software competency, experience with industry-standard 3D inspection and processing software.

Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify discrepancies, and troubleshoot issues. Experience with CMM software such as PC-DMIS, Calypso, or similar. Excellent problem-solving skills to identify and resolve inspection-related issues. Effective communication skills to clearly convey inspection results and findings. Additional Responsibilities Perform inspections per drawing and work order requirements and document non-conformances.

Understand practical applications of different inspection types and methodologies.

Have significant awareness of interfaces between hardware inspections and the rest of the Quality organization.

Troubleshoot inspection issues.

Participate in the development of inspection optimization projects.

Work within a team but independently perform inspections.

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. 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.

Background Check Required for all positions Blue's Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Benefits Medical

dental

basic and supplemental life insurance

short and long-term disability

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

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

Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.

Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. 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, sex, 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. All hiring will go directly through the Blue Origin career portal.

Additional Company Information We're committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we're working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable.