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Receiving Inspector III

AL - Huntsville Warehouse
Full Time On-site

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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!  

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

This role is part of the Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance team. This team is focused on monitoring and assessing processes that guide Blue Origin’s design, manufacturing, and operations, ensuring system safety engineering, environmental health, and safety, product integrity, and continuous improvement processes. 

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will execute receiving inspection methodologies to support the manufacture, assembly, and test for various spaceflight systems. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

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!

Responsibilities:

  • Inspect material per inspection plan such as dimensions, part marking and traceability.

  • Review all supplied documentation for hardware acceptance per engineering requirements.

  • Perform review of first articles and conduct receiving inspections.

  • Provide feedback to engineers and buyers with dimensional data.

  • Document, track, and complete discrepancy reports.

  • Provide inspection time estimates.

  • Assist with maintaining and tracking all inspection equipment calibrations.

  • Contribute to process improvements.

  • Maintain configuration control on files and job records.

  • Safely work within an industrial environment.

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 7 years experience in receiving or dimensional inspection of aerospace components.

  • Intermediate/ Expert GD&T comprehension per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • High attention to detail

  • Fluent in the use of precision hand tools, gages, optical comparator, and surface plate work.

  • Ability to select the correct tool for the inspection task. 

  • Familiar with the use of personal computers.

  • Self-motivation and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates.

Desired 

  • Inventory system knowledge.

  • Purchase order system management.

  • Basic machining knowledge.

  • Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware.

  • Outside processing knowledge (heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc.)

Culture 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 an 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.

Background Check

  • Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

  • Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

  • Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

  • 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, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin

Blue Origin is one of the most recognized aerospace companies in the world, focused on building reusable rockets, advanced space systems, and next-generation infrastructure for national security and commercial space missions. Founded by Jeff Bezos, the company develops major programs including the New Glenn orbital rocket, BE-series rocket engines, lunar systems, and technologies supporting government, defense, and space exploration initiatives. Blue Origin’s growing role in national security launch and aerospace innovation has made it a key player in the future of U.S. space capability.

For job seekers, Blue Origin offers the opportunity to work on some of the most ambitious engineering challenges in aerospace. The company hires across aerospace engineering, software development, manufacturing, propulsion, avionics, robotics, cybersecurity, operations, and program management. It is especially attractive to veterans, engineers, cleared professionals, and mission-driven candidates who want to help shape the future of spaceflight and advanced defense capabilities. Blue Origin also continues to hire aggressively across multiple U.S. locations supporting launch systems, propulsion, and national security programs.

Unlike traditional aerospace contractors, Blue Origin combines large-scale engineering programs with a fast-paced, innovation-focused culture built around solving difficult technical problems. Employees contribute to reusable launch vehicles, lunar technologies, rocket engines, and advanced systems designed to expand access to space while supporting critical government missions. The company’s vision of “millions of people living and working in space” appeals to professionals who want to build technology with long-term global impact.

As investment in space, missile defense, satellite infrastructure, and national security launch capabilities continues to grow, Blue Origin remains one of the most compelling employers in aerospace and defense. For professionals looking to combine mission-driven work, cutting-edge technology, and long-term career growth, Blue Origin continues to stand out as a top destination in the rapidly expanding space economy.

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