Quality Inspector III (CMM Programmer / Operator)

BLUE ORIGIN•Longmont, CO

29d•$31 - $43•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! As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope. We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence. Overview: Honeybee Robotics, a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado-based Motion Control Business Unit designs, manufactures, and tests high-performance motion control components and integrated solutions — from actuators and gearboxes to motors and precision control systems — for NASA, defense, and commercial programs, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope. Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector III to response for effective verification of manufactured or supplied product or processes against requirements. You will be highly skilled at programming and operating a CMM (Coordinate Measurement Machine), as well as effectively utilizing all standard measurement devices in Receiving Inspection. The QI applies methods and follows documentation requirements for product or process verification from established baselines including customer quality and Blue Origins quality standards. The position has responsibility for providing inputs for certification data packages, and contract quality data. The QI serves a contributing role in the analysis of process and product defect data, including root-cause, in support of the development of corrective and preventive action, and continual improvement planning. Other activities include support roles during internal and customer quality system and other quality audits. 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!

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in PCDMIS with Hexagon Level 300 CMM competency. Ability to program, debug, and operate a CMM autonomously.
5 or more years’ experience in a Quality Inspector role in Receiving Inspection evaluating high precision / multi- requirement parts
In depth Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge
Experience with various types of inspection equipment such as digital measurement devices, optical comparators, and hand gages
Experience with MIL, SAE, and other industry specifications/standards

Responsibilities

Programming and operation of CMM as a subject matter expert
Dimensional inspection of high precision parts and evaluation of those parts to specification requirements
Verification of quality documentation, certificates of conformance, and inspection records
Generation of dimensional and workmanship inspection reports
In-process quality, workmanship, and step verification approval of sub-assemblies following manufacturing standards
Review of product compliance to drawing, build, and inspection requirements
Collaboration with quality and design engineers on non-conforming material documentation and continuous process improvement methods
Documentation and disposition of Non-Conformances
Completes any individual tasks autonomously
Capable of acting as a team lead on small projects
Leads inspection method reviews within the department
Assists with the improvement and documentation of processes within the department