Enterprise Machining Shift Leader

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance, including Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will process and program large and small structural components supporting assembly of flight hardware for various spaceflight systems. You will contribute to transforming the way rockets are made and operated. The position requires dedication and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing working hands on environment.
Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
Extensive experience with Mazak, Okuma, Fanuc, Heidenhain, Siemens, and other CNC controls.
Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
Outside processing knowledge (heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc.)
Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities
Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
Extremely customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills
A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of skills across large geographic distances
A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.
Work off-shift, extended hours, overtime, and weekends if/when necessary
Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it
Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight

Nice To Haves

Experience machining nickel-based stainless-steel alloys, copper, titanium
Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
Outside processing knowledge (heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc.)
Ability to work cooperatively with teams of skill levels

Responsibilities

Overseeing of day-to-day operations with ability to adjust to changing demands and work loads
Working with multiple shifts to ensure the overall demands are accomplished.
Hands on experience in programming and set up of 5 axis mills, multi axis lathes, development of critical machining processes, supporting aerospace, commercial aircraft or any specialized fabrication of close tolerance production hardware.
Help with the setup new production work areas, including layouts, tooling and equipment setup, etc.
Direct hands-on experience various products utilizing, multiple-axis machining, turning and or grinding centers.
Interface with area leadership to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals.
Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications.
Implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
Work with engineering to document and standardize production processes.
Collaborate with engineering to develop production ready manufacturing approach.
Review work instructions and provide recommended changes where necessary.
Assist with transition from development to production by working alongside engineering to successfully transition the product.
Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.
Second party verification of manufactured hardware.
Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision.

Benefits

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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
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