Final Assembly Shift Leader

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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, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a hardworking 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.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished group of experts, you will be responsible for leading a team dedicated to rocket engine assembly. Your expertise will also drive improvements for rocket engine component design, maintenance, and refurbishment. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable human spaceflight.

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!

• Managing personnel, including: recruiting, quarterly performance reviews, coaching, managing work schedule, and monitoring labor hours and overtime.
• Promoting and inspiring teamwork and good employee morale.
• 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 member training records are accurate.
• Interfacing with engineers to improve assembly procedures and processes.
• Working with engineering team to develop assembly processes and evaluate equipment, safety, and cost.
• 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.
• Working safely with hazardous chemicals and high pressure.
• Willing to work all shifts.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams.
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple rapidly changing priorities.
• Strong organization skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to document and maintain accurate records, as well as read drawings and prints.
• Ability to use standard tools and basic fabrication equipment.
• Experience assembling and troubleshooting aerospace or military hardware.
• Familiarity with proper disposal of hazardous waste.
• Attention to detail, passion for space and for success.

• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware.
• Knowledge of drawing and work order review and familiarity with inventory and issue tracking systems.
• Experience with wire harnesses, torque tools, ESD handling.

• Climb ladders and stairs
• Lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations
• Work schedule may vary and depend on hardware and testing
• Remain flexible by working overtime and weekends (when necessary)

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.