Dimensional Inspector & Programmer - (Day Shift)

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

1d•$28 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

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, inspectors, and engineers, you will be responsible for performing detailed inspections of manufactured parts and components to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently while contributing to team efforts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
3+ years experience in inspection roles or similar.
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.

Nice To Haves

CMM Certification demonstrating competency in operating and programming CMMs.
Software competency, experience with industry-standard 3D inspection and processing software.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify discrepancies, and troubleshoot issues.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
Experience with CMM software such as PC-DMIS, Modus, Calypso, or similar.
Excellent problem-solving skills to identify and resolve inspection-related issues.
Effective communication skills to clearly convey inspection results and findings.
Organizational skills to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Responsibilities

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.
Program Development and Modification: Create, modify, and optimize CMM inspection programs using software such as PC-DMIS or Calypso.
Interpreting Blueprints: Understand and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and other documentation to guide inspection procedures.
Performing Inspections: Conduct dimensional and visual inspections of manufactured parts, supporting on-machine and in-process inspections using the Spatial Analyzer, Hexagon, Faro, Arm, Tracker and hand tools.
Documentation: Record inspection data, document findings, and prepare reports to track quality and identify potential issues.
Problem Solving: Identify defects and communicate issues to relevant personnel.
Quality Control: Contribute to overall quality control efforts by verifying that manufactured parts meet specified standards.
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.