Engineer - Quality I (Machine Shops) - Early Career (2027 Starts) (Evergreen)

Blue Origin•Huntsville, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking an early-career Quality Engineer to support fabrication operations involving precision machining and structural welding. The role is suited to a recent graduate or early-career engineer interested in hands-on hardware experience and developing quality processes in a growing operation. With mentoring from senior quality engineers, the engineer will collaborate with manufacturing engineers, machinists, welders, and inspectors to ensure fabricated parts meet drawing and specification requirements. The position involves learning machining and welding processes firsthand and spending significant time on the shop floor. Blue Origin's quality management system is aligned with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100. The position is based at one of the listed locations: Kent, Washington; Huntsville, Alabama; or Florida. Relocation is provided, and interviews include a technical assessment. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline, such as Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Welding, or Materials Engineering, or a related field.
0–2 years of engineering experience.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or similar tools for data analysis.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work on-site in a fabrication shop environment and wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
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

Internship or co-op experience in quality, manufacturing, machining, or welding engineering.
Hands-on project team experience, such as Formula SAE, Baja SAE, or robotics, involving fabrication, machining, or welding hardware.
Familiarity with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
Familiarity with welding processes (GTAW, GMAW, SMAW) and welding codes such as AWS D1.1, AWS D17.1, or ASME Section IX.
Exposure to CNC machining processes and dimensional inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gages, and CMM.
Coursework or exposure to statistics, SPC, or design of experiments; Six Sigma Green Belt training is a plus.
Familiarity with problem-solving methods such as 8D, A3, or FMEA.
Familiarity with PPAP and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) concepts.
Exposure to ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems.
Experience with data tools such as Minitab, JMP, Power BI, or Python.
Pursuit of or interest in AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certifications.

Responsibilities

Support quality for machined and welded components from first-part verification through production.
Review drawings, routers, work instructions, and inspection plans for clarity, inspectability, and alignment to requirements.
Help perform and document first-part verification for new or changed machined and welded parts as part of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
Help assemble PPAP packages, including dimensional results, material and process records, measurement system analysis, and initial process capability studies.
Support weld quality by reviewing Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualifications, and assisting with visual weld inspection.
Coordinate nondestructive testing (NDT), such as PT, MT, UT, and RT, with qualified personnel, and review the results.
Help write nonconformance reports (NCRs), support nonconformance dispositions, and maintain complete, traceable records.
Participate in root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations using 5 Whys, fishbone (Ishikawa), and 8D, and track actions through verified closure.
Help develop process flow diagrams, process FMEAs, and control plans for machining and welding processes.
Collect and analyze quality data, including defect trends, scrap, rework, first-pass yield, and SPC, and present findings and recommendations.
Support measurement activities, including gage selection, calibration status checks, CMM report review, and basic Gage R&R studies.
Help write and improve procedures, forms, and work instructions, and support internal audits.
Spend significant time on the shop floor learning machining and welding processes and building relationships with production teams.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.