Aerospace Test Operations Lead

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL seeks a shift leader for test technicians within our Operations group. You will set technical direction, develop the team, manage hiring, performance, and training, and ensure readiness for production across test planning and hardware development cycles.

You will drive continuous improvement, enforce safety and quality standards, and mentor early-career staff while coordinating with manufacturing and supply chain functions to meet program needs and customer

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in aerospace test and operations.
• Root cause and corrective action analysis experience.
• Understand department KPI metrics to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Shift leader for test technician personnel in day-to-day operations.
• Conduct performance reviews and assist with talent assessments.
• Establish workstation assignments, training, and back-up coverage.
• Maintain test facility schedule to meet customer expectations.
• Provide first level HR escalation and support.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to reduce cycle and setup times.
• Maintain test facility programs: 5S, Lean, Cleaning, Safety.
• Ensure team follows work instructions and quality requirements.
• Record test technician data accurately (clock-in/out).
• Provide ongoing training and mentoring for team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Aerospace testing

Performance management

Continuous improvement

Tools

Precision hand tools

Personal computers

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL seeks a shift leader for test technicians within our Operations group. You will set technical direction, develop the team, manage hiring, performance, and training, and ensure readiness for production across test planning and hardware development cycles.

You will drive continuous improvement, enforce safety and quality standards, and mentor early-career staff while coordinating with manufacturing and supply chain functions to meet program needs and customer