AM Post-Processing Shift Lead – Space Manufacturing

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 113,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Education support program

Stock options

Paid time off

Company holidays

Bonuses not guaranteed

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a skilled AM post-processing team lead to guide technicians and machinists on a C/D shift. You will prioritize tasks, ensure safe, compliant operations, and coordinate with planners to meet production deadlines.

You will enforce safety policies, drive 5S and quality documentation, and collaborate with engineering on manufacturability. This role requires hands-on leadership in aerospace manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ hands-on experience in manufacturing operations.
• 1–3+ years leading technicians or machinists on off-shift operations or in a lead/supervisor capacity.
• Proficiency reading engineering drawings and interpreting GD&T with in-process inspection and documentation.
• Strong communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs; comfortable using PPE in metal AM post-processing.
• Willingness to work nights/weekends and overtime as needed to support schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of post-processing technicians and machinists across the C/D shift; set priorities, assign work, manage break coverage, and ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Coordinate priorities with manufacturing engineers, planners, and quality to meet build plans and promise dates.
• Proactively identify and remove blockers (nonconformances, stop-work, missing tools/fixtures, document errors).
• Enforce safety policies for metal AM post-processing (powders, fumes, sharp edges, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, ergonomics).
• Sustain 5S/visual management and ensure compliance with procedures, work instructions, and certifications (e.g., ISO/AS quality systems).

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing operations

GD&T reading

Engineering drawings

Safety-critical environment

Communication

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EDMs

Bandsaws

Machining practices

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a skilled AM post-processing team lead to guide technicians and machinists on a C/D shift. You will prioritize tasks, ensure safe, compliant operations, and coordinate with planners to meet production deadlines.

You will enforce safety policies, drive 5S and quality documentation, and collaborate with engineering on manufacturability. This role requires hands-on leadership in aerospace manufacturing.