Shift Leader Friction Stir Welding - B Shift

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

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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.

Application close date:

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

Job Profile:

Shift Leader

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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.

The Shift Lead for Weld Fabrication is responsible for overseeing all friction stir welding for our GS1 and GS2 program. This role leads a team of technicians to ensure safe, high-quality, and on-schedule execution of manufacturing activities while driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and team performance.

Position Specific Details:

- Location: Space Coast, Florida
- Shift: B
- Time: Mon-Thu; 3pm-1:30am

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and supervise daily weld operations.
- Assign and coordinate technician work activities to meet production schedules and milestones.
- Ensure adherence to engineering specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.
- Monitor and drive performance across cost, quality, and schedule (CQS) metrics.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for shift-level production issues, including escalation and resolution.
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and compliance with all safety procedures.
- Support first article builds, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain) to resolve issues and maintain workflow.
- Track labor hours, material usage, and productivity to ensure cost efficiency.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to technicians.
- Maintain accurate production records, logs, and shift reports.

Daily Tasks Include (but are not limited to):

- Conduct shift start-up meetings and communicate priorities, risks, and goals.
- Assign daily technician work scopes and adjust as needed based on production status.
- Oversee trim and drill operations, ensuring precision, tool control, and process compliance.
- Monitor part quality and support inspections to ensure conformance.
- Address non-conformances, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
- Track progress against schedule and update leadership on status.
- Ensure proper staffing levels and support team development.
- Drive housekeeping and 5S standards on the production floor.

Basic Qualifications:

- High school diploma or GED (Associate’s or technical degree preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in Friction Stir welding, aerospace structures, or similar field.
- 2+ years of leadership or team lead experience in a production environment.
- Experience In welding operations on various substrates.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with automated welding preferred.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methods.
- Knowledge of nonconformance systems and root cause corrective action (RCCA).
- Experience working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.

Key Competencies:

- Leadership and team development
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Strong communication and coordination
- Attention to detail and quality focus
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under schedule pressure

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

Culture Statement

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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
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- 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.
- 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.