Space Systems Manufacturing Shift Leader

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Education Support Program

401(k) with match

Job summary

Blue Origin in Kent, WA is seeking a supervisor to lead a technicians team in precision cleaning, chemical processing, and inspection of aerospace hardware for propulsion modules, engines and subassemblies. You will oversee shift staffing, performance, training records, and ensure 5S and FOD controls are followed.

The role partners with engineers to review concepts, support tests, and drive process improvements, while safeguarding quality per IEST-STD-CC1246 and AMS2700 standards.

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)
• Familiarity with standard aerospace manufacturing materials and chemical compatibility.
• Experience inspecting and troubleshooting aerospace or military hardware.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with software systems, databases and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Production supervision

Communication skills

Scheduling & labor planning

Quality control

Problem solving

CAD/CAM familiarity

Documentation & recordkeeping

Tools

Windchill

Creo

Job description

Blue Origin in Kent, WA is seeking a supervisor to lead a technicians team in precision cleaning, chemical processing, and inspection of aerospace hardware for propulsion modules, engines and subassemblies. You will oversee shift staffing, performance, training records, and ensure 5S and FOD controls are followed.

The role partners with engineers to review concepts, support tests, and drive process improvements, while safeguarding quality per IEST-STD-CC1246 and AMS2700 standards.