Aerospace Manufacturing Shift Leader

Blue Origin; 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 is seeking a Shift Lead to supervise welders, grinders, machinists, and finishers on B-Shift at our Arlington site. You will own post-cast production, driving quality and on-time delivery for engine components.

Join a mission-driven team and mentor staff while implementing lean practices, KPI-driven improvements, and cross-training to build a resilient production line that supports our propulsion programs.

Qualifications

• Passion for our mission: millions living and working in space.
• 4+ years of management/supervisory experience.
• 4+ years in manufacturing with welding/grinding/machining or metal finishing.
• Proven experience building high-performing teams.
• Experience using KPIs to drive performance improvement.
• Ability to foster trust, respect, inclusion and integrity.
• Strong communication skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Self-motivation with ability to prioritize to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise back-end production personnel on B-Shift at Arlington site.
• Establish workstation assignments and training; manage overtime and coverage.
• Maintain shop schedule status for on-time delivery.
• Provide first-level HR escalation support (IR, timecards, PTO).
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce cycle and setup times.
• Maintain calibration program for shop equipment.
• Implement and sustain 5S for lean, safe workspace.
• Ensure adherence to instructions, quality, and processes.
• Provide training and mentor staff; develop cross-training depth.
• Coach and conduct performance reviews; partner with casting upstream.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Welding/Grinding/Machining

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Shift Lead to supervise welders, grinders, machinists, and finishers on B-Shift at our Arlington site. You will own post-cast production, driving quality and on-time delivery for engine components.

Join a mission-driven team and mentor staff while implementing lean practices, KPI-driven improvements, and cross-training to build a resilient production line that supports our propulsion programs.