Shift Leader - Manual weld B Shift

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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. In this role, you will directly lead, supervise technicians, and coordinate additional teammates such as manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, production controllers, schedulers, etc. You will have ultimate and full responsibility for guiding your crew with the delivery of various fluids components for both GS1 and GS2 launch vehicles. We are building a road to space, and a rocket that approximates the size of the Saturn V. The path is long, with challenges at every step of the way. Opportunities to do extraordinary things, make a difference, and leave a lasting legacy are limited only by your ability and desire to grasp them. Here, if you’re bored, you’re not doing it right. On our team, we are resilient, agile, committed to overcoming obstacles, reliable, professional, growing, ingenious, collaborative, tenacious, and diligent. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel at integrating and coordinating multi-functional teams of individuals, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies and methodologies continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you. B shift - 3:30PM-2AM Responsibilities: Supervise personnel within the Manufacturing Operations group related to on-vehicle, manual, mechanized, orbital tube welding and tube bending fabrication. Guide teammates and ensure that each person has everything vital to safely succeed. Champion continued learning and growth to attract, develop, and retain phenomenal people. Conduct regular check-ins to ensure team member performance, fulfillment, and growth. Author job descriptions, screen candidates, and conduct interviews. Make hiring recommendations. Develop and implement process, efficiency, and continuous safety improvements. Responsible for prioritizing and establishing Work Center assignments, employee training, overtime assignments, and back-up for absent employees. Maintain all shop programs including Safety, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, FOD, Clean as you go programs. Qualifications: 5-8 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, integration, or another relevant field. Leadership experience with dynamic team environments. Passion. This role requires a ton of energy and resilience. Bring it. Let's make history together. Experience as a “front line” leader, working directly with individual contributors in various roles. Clear understanding of production versus development environments. Work collaboratively with teams of skills, fields, and backgrounds. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion. Work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with constantly evolving roles and responsibilities. Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately - in writing, in person, and via video calls, digital literacy. Work wherever, whenever, and however best to help your team succeed. This will include extended hours and weekends and all shifts when vital. Occasional remote work and/or flexible schedule is available when possible. Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission. We all fly together! Desired: Aerospace welding experience working to D17.1 weld code. Proficiency in interpreting engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures. Exceptional organizational, analytical, and coordination skills. Continuous improvement mentality. Our job is never complete; we are always refining and improving. Curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it. Lean certification. Experience in new product introduction. Experience in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment. Experience in Aerospace/Launch vehicles. 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. 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