Production Shift Lead - A Shift

Blue Origin • Space Coast, FL

7d • 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. 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.

Shift Lead – NDT Operations

Blue Origin is seeking a Shift Lead – NDT Operations to provide operational leadership and oversight across A shift within our AFP/NDT Production organization.

Position Summary
The Shift Lead will provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of NDT operations across A shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of inspection activities while supporting production priorities. This role will serve as a key connection between NDT personnel and the AFP/NDT Production Manager, providing floor-level leadership, coordinating resources, resolving operational issues, and ensuring effective communication and continuity between shifts. A critical responsibility of this position is to provide a complete and accurate handoff of work, priorities, outstanding issues, and production status to the C Shift or Weekend Shift Lead to ensure seamless continuation of NDT operations.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working in NDT operations within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Current NDT certifications/qualifications applicable to the required inspection methods.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and direction to NDT personnel.
• Strong understanding of NDT processes, procedures, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and inspection criteria.
• Strong understanding of safety requirements and quality standards within a production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate production status, technical issues, and priorities across shifts.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct clear and thorough shift-to-shift handoffs.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and other cross-functional organizations.
• Ability to lead by example and maintain high standards of safety, quality, accountability, and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as an NDT Lead, Senior NDT Technician, Supervisor, or equivalent technical leadership role.
• Experience leading or coordinating personnel across multiple shifts.
• Experience in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, spaceflight, or other highly regulated production environments.
• Experience with multiple NDT methods and inspection technologies.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Experience with NDT procedure development, qualification, or implementation.
• Experience supporting root-cause investigations, nonconformance resolution, and corrective actions.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using manufacturing execution systems (MES), ERP systems, or digital inspection/documentation systems.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technicians and help build technical capability within a team.
• Experience coordinating production priorities and resources across multiple functional organizations.
• Experience identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, throughput, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee NDT operations across A shift.
• Coordinate daily staffing, workload, priorities, and assignments to meet production requirements.
• Provide direction, coaching, and support to NDT personnel.
• Monitor workflow and adjust priorities to support production needs.
• Ensure NDT inspections are performed in accordance with approved procedures, quality standards, and applicable requirements.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.
• Provide technical and operational support in resolving inspection and production issues.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of inspection records and required documentation.
• Maintain clear communication with the AFP/NDT Production Manager regarding production status, risks, staffing, and operational issues.
• Conduct thorough shift handoffs to the C Shift or Weekend Shift Lead, including work completed, remaining work, production priorities, open issues, equipment status, and follow-up actions.
• Ensure all critical information is transferred before the end of the shift to maintain continuity of operations.
• Partner with the C Shift/Weekend Shift Lead to ensure seamless transition of ongoing work and priorities.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and other organizations to resolve issues and maintain production flow.
• Escalate safety, quality, equipment, staffing, and production concerns to the AFP/NDT Production Manager as appropriate.
• Support training, qualification, and development of NDT personnel.
• Monitor NDT equipment readiness, calibration, and availability.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement activities, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.

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%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed