Aerospace Manufacturing Shift Lead

blueorigin; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Stock Options

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin in Arlington, WA seeks a Shift Lead to supervise welders, grinders, machinists and finishers on B-Shift, owning the flow from casting to finished parts and ensuring on-time, high-quality engine components.

You will lead a safety‑driven, continuous improvement team, coach talent, maintain calibration and 5S, and partner with upstream casting to optimize part flow while upholding a culture of trust and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of management/supervisory experience.
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment involving welding, grinding, machining, or metal finishing.
• Demonstrated experience building a high-performing team.
• Demonstrated experience using KPIs to drive performance improvement.
• Ability to maintain positive, professional relationships and contribute to a culture of trust, respect, inclusion, and integrity.
• Strong communication skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset.
• Self-motivation and the ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates.

Responsibilities

• Supervise back-end production personnel (welding, grinding, machining, and finishing) in day-to-day B-Shift operations at our Blue Castings site in Arlington, WA
• Establish workstation assignments, coordinate employee training, manage overtime assignments, and arrange back-up coverage for absent employees
• Maintain shop schedule status across finishing operations to ensure on-time delivery
• Provide first-level escalation support to employees on HR matters (employee relations, workers' compensation, disciplinary actions, timecards, PTO requests)
• Drive Continuous Improvement opportunities to enhance processes and reduce cycle and set-up times
• Maintain the shop measuring equipment calibration program, ensuring all relevant equipment is calibrated on schedule
• Implement and maintain 5S, ensuring a lean, clean, and safe work environment
• Ensure all team members follow work instructions, quality requirements, and processes
• Provide continued training and skills development, maturing the cross-training matrix for coverage depth across welding, grinding, and machining disciplines
• Provide coaching and early-career mentoring, and conduct performance reviews
• Partner with upstream casting production to ensure seamless part flow from casting into back-end finishing

Skills

Management/supervisory experience

Manufacturing experience in welding/gr

Job description

Blue Origin in Arlington, WA seeks a Shift Lead to supervise welders, grinders, machinists and finishers on B-Shift, owning the flow from casting to finished parts and ensuring on-time, high-quality engine components.

You will lead a safety‑driven, continuous improvement team, coach talent, maintain calibration and 5S, and partner with upstream casting to optimize part flow while upholding a culture of trust and inclusion.