Shift Leader - Cleaning, Passivation, and Verification Lab

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability; 401(k) with match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Kent, WA is seeking a Supervisor to lead technicians in precision cleaning, chemical processing, and inspection of propulsion hardware for spaceflight systems. You will guide the team through manufacturing steps, support design feedback, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery across programs like New Shepard and New Glenn.

This role partners with engineers, manages staffing and shifts (Shift B Mon-Thurs 3pm-1:30am), develops training records, upholds 5S/FOD controls, and

Qualifications

• 1+ years leading teams on fluid systems with AMS2700/IEST-STD-CC1246.
• 1+ years supervising production in manufacturing supply chain.
• 4+ years manufacturing/maintenance of chemical, fluid, and rocket components.
• Certification/knowledge of precision cleaning, chemical processing (degreasing, passivation per AMS2700, etch), and hardware inspection (IEST-STD-CC1246).
• Knowledge of drawings/work orders and issue-tracking systems.
• Strong organization and people skills in a multi-priority environment.
• Ability to supervise multiple shifts; Shift B schedule: Mon-Thurs 3p-1:30a.

Responsibilities

• Supervising personnel: recruiting, quarterly performance reviews, coaching, scheduling, and overtime.
• Promoting teamwork and morale.
• Reviewing design concepts with engineers; providing processing feedback; supporting tests; contributing to process development.
• Managing resource projections and personnel assignments to meet schedules.
• Providing status updates on hardware deliveries at daily schedule meetings.
• Developing training; ensuring training records are accurate.
• Ensuring products meet quality standards per released engineering.
• Maintaining stock of consumables.
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated.
• Ensuring 5S and FOD controls are in place.

Skills

Fluid systems leadership

Production supervision

Chemical/mechanical components

Precision cleaning & passivation

Drawing & work orders

Issue tracking familiarity

Organization & people skills

Shift supervision

Job description

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. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

Role

As part of a hardworking operations team, you will supervise a team of technicians in the precision cleaning, chemical processing, and inspection of aerospace hardware for various spaceflight systems. You will lead the team in all aspects of propulsion module, engine, and subassembly manufacturing. The Cleaning, Passivation, and Verification Lab is a critical part of the company’s Integrated Supply Chain. A supervisor in this role will perform daily tasks including:

• Supervising personnel: recruiting, quarterly performance reviews, coaching, managing work schedule, and monitoring labor hours and overtime.
• Promoting and inspiring teamwork and good employee morale.
• Working with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of processing, support development tests and contribute to process development.
• Managing resource projections and personnel assignments to meet demanding schedules.
• Providing status updates on hardware deliveries at daily schedule meeting.
• Developing training and ensuring team members’ training records are accurate.
• Ensuring all products meet quality standards in accordance with released engineering.
• Maintaining stock of consumable items.
• Ensuring all tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated.
• Ensuring proper 5S and FOD controls are in place and adhered to.

Our team is a direct supplier to all of Blue’s Business Units, and executes for New Shepard, New Glenn, Blue Moon, and the Blue Engines programs. The Kent, WA Cleaning, Passivation, and Verification team provides a crucial, integrated service that supplies all Blue Origin operational sites.

For this supervisory position, we are seeking somebody excited to work in a fast-paced, high-output environment, who is passionate about space and has a strong desire to continuously learn and improve. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications

• 1+ years leading teams working on fluid systems with applied chemistry fundamentals, including passivation per AMS2700 and verification per IEST-STD-CC1246.
• 1+ years supervising production in a manufacturing supply chain.
• 4+ years of manufacturing or maintenance of chemical, fluid, and mechanical components such as pumps, turbines, tubing, instrumentation, valves, and associated rocket components.
• Certification in and/or knowledge of precision cleaning, chemical processing (degreasing, passivation per AMS2700, etch), and hardware inspection per IEST-STD-CC1246.
• Knowledge of drawing and work order review, and familiarity with issue tracking systems.
• Strong organization and people skills in a team environment with multiple dynamic priorities.
• Ability to supervise small teams on multiple shifts, with the following production work schedules:
• Shift B (Mon-Thurs 3p-1:30a)

Desired

• Familiarity with standard aerospace manufacturing materials and chemical compatibility.
• Experience inspecting and troubleshooting aerospace or military hardware.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM drawing package (Windchill, Creo, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with software systems, databases and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to document and maintain accurate records, as well as correctly interpret drawings and prints.
• Ability to use standard assembly tools and high-precision laboratory equipment (computerized microscopes, titrators, rotary flash evaporators, solvent distilling systems, etc).
• Attention to detail, passion for space and for success.
• Must be physically able to: Climb ladders and stairs, and work in small, restricted areas
• Lift and carry 25 lbs.

Base Pay Range For

WA applicants is $47.82 - $66.94

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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