CWI-NDT Engineer - Quality & Continuous Improvement III (R40544)

Job Expired

Space Coast, FL, United States

Full Time

a year ago

Job description

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

Our team is responsible for driving quality products throughout the organization by maintaining a corporate culture that emphasizes accountability, drive, and attention to detail at all levels. This position requires a passion for solving sophisticated problems and providing operable solutions; act with minimal direction and take ownership; and be adaptable as we work on a variety of applications and systems.

In this role, you will establish, implement, maintain, and enforce quality system processes that support Test and Flight ground systems. As needed, measure, analyze, and improve quality system performance consistent with organization quality goals, integrate quality system applications between engineering, project management, and operations to ensure the consistent and ongoing use of quality best practices and communication of quality issues, and facilitate troubleshooting of quality issues with diverse teams, lead causal analysis activities to drive to root cause and corrective action.

In addition, you will perform reviews and approve fabrication build documents including work orders and nonconformance records. You will perform periodic audits of the application of our quality system in accordance with AS9100, recommend initiatives and/or changes that will improve product and system quality, and provide quality assurance subject matter expertise to inspection, fabrication, and test. Periodically, you will interface with internal and external customers on quality related concerns and develop training materials to build quality awareness. In this role, you will perform visual and dimensional inspections of welded joints and structural steel components. You will perform multiple NDT methods for various ground support systems and will have responsibility for determining if welded assemblies conform to applicable codes, standards, and specifications and acceptance criteria.

In this role you will report directly to the Quality Engineering Manager. As part of a diverse and hardworking team of Quality Engineers, you will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of developing, testing, and launching Space systems to support Blue Origin’s Vision. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions

Relocation provided
Travel expected up to 60% of the time

Responsibilities:

Work hand-in-hand with Contractors and subcontractors to develop and execute project-specific QA/QC plan with scopes of work and work procedures
Implement project-specific QA/QC Plan in coordination with the project safety plan
Establish and maintain working relationships with contractors, subcontractors, architects, consultants, and vendors to ensure that the QA/AC Plan delivers a fully compliant project
Conduct testing and inspections and arrange for third-party testing and inspections, as well as analyze and report results
Inspect general construction, structural steel fabrication, cryogenic piping-tubing
Perform visual inspections on welded products both in progress and completed scope
Review of anomalies and non-conformances due to fabrication, modification, and testing activities
Review and verify welding procedures, heat treatment, hardness testing is per specifications and are qualified, and in conformance to the applicable procedure and AWS code
Lead ground system weld acceptance reviews and ensure adherence to and health of acceptance process
Familiarity with Construction Materials Standards, Specifications, and Codes (AISC, ASTM, AWS)
Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results
Interpret digital and film x-ray inspection results
Develop NDT inspection plans, techniques, and procedures
Organize and report test results
Perform specialized inspections
Provide technical input to program management as required for welding and metallurgical issues
Provide technical guidance, on applications of non-destructive examination techniques and procedures
Facilitate troubleshooting of quality issues with diverse teams, lead causal analysis activities to drive to root cause and corrective action
Provide Quality support across multiple programs and work centers
Perform program process surveillance ensuring compliance to requirements

Qualifications:

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certificate with AWS D1.1, AWS D16.1 and AWS D17.1 experience
Minimum ASNT NDT Level II certification (VT, MT, PT, RT, UT, film interpretation) - NDT Level III preferred
7+ years’ proven experience in Quality, Engineering and/or Ground Support Systems role that has a direct relationship to welded assemblies fabricated to national or international standards - B.S. in Engineering/Science or related field is preferred
Must have direct experience with pipe & tube fabrication ASME B31.3 / AS33611 or equivalent
Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 QM System and/or related quality systems and programs
Familiar with: SMAW, SAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW welding processes
Knowledge of welding processes, welding equipment, and welding safety practices
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and interpret tolerances
Excellent communication skills, organized, attention to detail, and self-starter
Ability to support program management schedules (first or second shift) and overtime on as needed basis
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
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.

Desired:

American Society of Quality, Certified Quality Engineer certification
Background in quality inspection and inspection tool capabilities
Coating Inspection experience but not required - NACE, SSPC or AMPP certification
ICC Bolting certification
Knowledge of construction process means and methods, and materials, their characteristics, installation procedures and tolerances
PMP or Project Management Certificate
Experience in Aerospace, ground systems, space launch, military/commercial aviation highly preferred.
Experience with pneumatics, cryogenic fluids, environmental controls, and hydraulic systems and their hazardous operations
Understanding of preventative maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance (PdM), and corrective maintenance processes
Experience in GD&T fundamentals
Experience with quality tools such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, root cause analysis and corrective action
Six Sigma Green, Black Belt, or comparable certification
Experience with Primavera P6, CAD applications, CREO, Windchill, or JIRA
Quality performance measurement analysis capabilities

Physical Requirements:

This is a physically active, all four (4) seasons role with both indoor and outdoor work requirements, including rain, wind, cold, heat, & humidity
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs
Ability to work at heights

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

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.

Benefits

Benefits include: 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%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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