Quality Inspector III (CMM Programmer / Operator)

Blue OriginLongmont, CO
Onsite

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector III to be responsible for the 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
  • 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.

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

Benefits

  • 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%
  • Education Support Program
  • 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
  • Up to 14 company-paid holidays
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