Receiving Inspector II

Blue Origin•Orlando, FL

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About The Position

As part of Blue Origin Operations, the Receiving Inspector II reviews incoming supplier material for conformance to drawings and purchase order requirements, supporting the manufacture, assembly, and testing of spaceflight systems. The role conducts mechanical and visual inspections of aerospace hardware, raw materials, and assemblies; reviews first article inspections and supplier documentation; and maintains inspection records and traceability in the Quality Management System. The inspector provides engineers, buyers, and other stakeholders with inspection findings and dimensional data, communicates quality issues and inspection status, and contributes to improving receiving inspection processes. The position works in an industrial manufacturing environment and requires attention to safety, particularly around flight-critical hardware. The schedule is B-Shift, Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, with overtime as required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on mechanical inspection experience with aerospace components in a production or receiving inspection environment.
Entry-level proficiency interpreting and applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5 on complex aerospace engineering drawings and model-based definitions.
Familiarity with selecting and operating basic and precision inspection equipment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey findings and quality data to engineers, buyers, and leadership.
Working knowledge of personal computers, standard office software, and electronic quality or ERP systems for inspection documentation and records management.
Ability to work B-Shift Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, and willingness to work overtime as required.
Self-motivation, ability to prioritize competing tasks independently, and commitment to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build trust, maintain professional relationships, and contribute to a respectful and inclusive team culture.
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

Experience with inventory management and purchase order systems used in aerospace manufacturing or supply chain environments.
Basic machining knowledge to understand manufacturing processes and contextualize dimensional inspection findings.
Experience safely operating heavy lifting equipment, such as overhead cranes and forklifts, around flight-critical hardware.
Familiarity with outside processing operations such as heat treatment, plating, coating, EDM, and precision grinding, and ability to review associated process certifications.
Lean/Six Sigma certifications.
Previous team lead experience.
Passion for and involvement in emerging inspection technologies.

Responsibilities

Inspect components according to approved inspection plans, verifying dimensions, part marking, and material traceability.
Perform receiving inspections of aerospace hardware, raw materials, and assemblies using appropriate measurement techniques and tools.
Review First Article Inspections in compliance with AS9102 requirements, confirming dimensional, material, and documentation criteria before acceptance.
Select and use appropriate precision measurement tools and methods, including hand tools, gauges, optical comparators, and surface plate setups.
Review supplier documentation packages, including Certificates of Conformance, Material Test Reports, and inspection records, for compliance with drawings, specifications, and purchase orders.
Initiate and document nonconformance and discrepancy reports, maintaining traceability within the Quality Management System.
Provide engineers and buyers with clear dimensional data and inspection findings to support disposition decisions and supplier feedback.
Communicate inspection status, quality holds, and nonconformance trends to Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing stakeholders.
Develop and communicate inspection time estimates to support production planning and workload prioritization.
Identify inspection inefficiencies, recurring discrepancies, and opportunities to improve receiving inspection processes.
Follow safety protocols while working in an industrial manufacturing environment, particularly around flight-critical hardware.
Contribute expertise and ownership to purchasing, introducing, and training others on new inspection equipment.

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.
Up to four weeks of paid time off 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 discretionary benefits and bonuses.