Valve Manufacturing Shift Leader - Aerospace

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Kent, WA is seeking a dynamic Shift Leader of Manufacturing Ops & Assembly to oversee valve component production processes and lead teams toward operational excellence.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain to address manufacturing challenges, while driving safe, efficient operations and implementing advanced manufacturing techniques to improve reliability and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing a team in manufacturing or aerospace.
• 5+ years of experience as an individual contributor within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and work at heights or in confined spaces.
• Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Develop and execute production plans to meet delivery schedules.
• Mentor manufacturing teams and foster teamwork and openness.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain to address manufacturing challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and metrics.
• Monitor production performance and report to senior management with sound judgment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards.
• Manage budget and resource allocation for manufacturing activities.
• Support new product introductions and scale up production capabilities.
• Evaluate inputs to inform decisions focused on quality and efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing operations

Data analysis

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/manufacturing/aerospace

Military experience acceptable

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in Kent, WA is seeking a dynamic Shift Leader of Manufacturing Ops & Assembly to oversee valve component production processes and lead teams toward operational excellence.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain to address manufacturing challenges, while driving safe, efficient operations and implementing advanced manufacturing techniques to improve reliability and reduce costs.