Shift Leader - Manufacturing, Ops & Assembly Friction Stir Welding Tank Production

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.

Job Description

Supervises the production operations team overseeing all functions of planning, scheduling, demands, assembly, and operations. Implements strategies meant to improve the organization's financial performance and competitive positioning through continuous improvement of production-related processes. Identifies manufacturing processes or procedures that could benefit from process improvement or efficiency optimization and approves the implementation of changes.

As part of a hardworking team of technicians and engineers, you will build human-rated orbital launch vehicles. Our team builds the fuel tanks for the New Glenn 1st and 2nd stages. In this role, supported by your shift manager you will directly (solid-line) lead and supervise technicians and coordinate (dotted-line) additional teammates such as manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, production controllers, schedulers, etc. You will have ultimate and full responsibility for successfully orchestrating your crew and building 1st and 2nd stage fuel tanks.

Special Mentions:

- Shifts available:

- C-Shift (5:00am - 5:30pm) Friday - Sunday

- Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Build and lead a high-performing team, assembling large aerospace primary structures on the Robotic Weld System.
- Guide teammates and ensure that each person has everything necessary to succeed.
- Champion continued learning and growth to attract, develop, and retain great people.
- Conduct regular check-ins to ensure team member performance, fulfillment, and growth.
- Author job descriptions, screen candidates, and conduct interviews. Make hiring recommendations.
- Develop and implement process, efficiency, and safety improvements.
- Prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Passion. This role requires a ton of energy and resilience. Bring it. Let's make history together.
- Experience as a “front line” leader, working directly with individual contributors in various roles
- Work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with constantly evolving roles and responsibilities - to make it all happen - step by step, ferociously
- Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately - in writing, in person, and via video calls
- Digital literacy
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Management, Business, etc.) or equivalent directly related years of professional experience
- Work wherever, whenever, however, best to help your team succeed. This will include extended hours and weekdays when vital. Occasional remote work and/or flexible schedule is available when possible.
- Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission. We all fly together!

Preferred Qualifications:

- Proficiency in interpreting engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
- Exceptional organizational, analytical, and coordination skills
- Continuous improvement mentality. Our job is never complete; we are always refining and improving
- Curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it
- Lean certification
- Advanced degree, certification, and/or equivalent training
- Experience in new product introduction
- Experience in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment
- Friction Stir Welding experience
- Experience in Aerospace/Launch vehicles
- Experience in assembly, integration, and handling of large products

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, 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.