Quality Specialist II
About The Position
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance, and supports manufacturing and supply chain operations across Blue Origin facilities. The Quality Specialist II supports nonconforming hardware control at the Kent, Washington manufacturing site, maintaining physical accountability and processing hardware for Engines, New Glenn, Lunar, and Development programs. The position maintains Material Review Areas in a clean, compliant, and organized condition; executes scrap dispositions; transports material between quality-controlled areas; and keeps nonconformance system records and work order documentation current and accurate. The work requires close attention to procedural detail and collaboration with Quality Specialists, Quality Engineers, and Manufacturing Engineers to process hardware, escalate discrepancies, and maintain a defensible audit trail. Interviews include a technical assessment. The role requires physical material handling, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted; operation of an electric hand truck or similar powered industrial equipment may be required.
Requirements
- GED or high school diploma.
- At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing, warehousing, quality, or materials handling.
- Ability to read and interpret work orders, traveler documents, and quality records.
- Familiarity with part identification, serial/lot number traceability, and controlled material handling concepts.
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to navigate quality management, NC, and inventory tracking systems for record lookup and updates.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, complete documentation.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and perform physical material handling in an active manufacturing environment.
- Ability to follow written procedures precisely and consistently.
- U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
- Ability to pass the required standard background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing.
- Experience with enterprise inventory tracking systems for hardware status confirmation and material transaction entry.
- Familiarity with nonconformance management or quality management systems.
- Knowledge of FOD prevention principles, 5S methodology, and manufacturing area housekeeping standards.
- Forklift, pallet jack, or other material handling equipment certification, or demonstrated ability to obtain certification.
- Familiarity with AS9100 or equivalent quality management system requirements related to nonconforming material control and traceability.
Responsibilities
- Receive, verify, and maintain physical inventory accountability of nonconforming hardware.
- Transport nonconforming hardware between the shop floor and designated nonconformance locations, following handling, packaging, and FOD-control requirements.
- Execute scrap dispositions for hardware dispositioned through the nonconformance process; perform or witness physical destruction or mutilation and accurately record completion in the NC system.
- Update NC system records and associated work orders to reflect hardware movement, scrap execution, and disposition status; ensure documentation is complete and accurate before NC closure.
- Enter hardware movements, dispositions, and material transactions into the inventory tracking system to maintain accurate material accountability records.
- Support stock checks by physically locating and confirming the status of nonconforming hardware.
- Support periodic quality system audits and compliance reviews by providing objective evidence of area operations, documentation completeness, and process adherence.
- Maintain Material Review Areas in a clean, compliant, and well-organized state.
- Escalate discrepancies and maintain an auditable record for nonconformances processed in the area.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- 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
- Employees may be eligible for bonuses depending on role type and job level; eligibility and amounts are not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
