BE-3U Shift Lead

Blue Origin•Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Blue Origin Operations is responsible for Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance, including manufacturing and supply-chain support across Blue Origin facilities. The Shift Lead directs a team of test technicians in day-to-day operations and sets technical direction to support current and future program needs. The role oversees employee lifecycle activities, including hiring, performance management, training, and career development, while improving processes, best practices, and tools for launch vehicle test planning, execution, and hardware development cycles. The position requires a commitment to safety, quality, and the company’s human spaceflight mission.

Requirements

At least 3 years of management experience.
At least 3 years of experience in aerospace test and operations.
Experience with root-cause and corrective-action analysis.
Understanding of department KPI metrics and how to improve performance.
Strong communication skills and a strong customer focus.
Continuous-improvement mindset.
Clear understanding of production versus development environments.
Fluency in using precision hand tools.
Familiarity with personal computers.
Self-motivation and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Ability to safely work within an industrial environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating heavy lifting equipment, such as cranes and forklifts, around flight-critical hardware.
Experience with 5S, Lean Manufacturing, or Kaizen.
Knowledge of installation and assembly tolerances.

Responsibilities

Lead test technician personnel in day-to-day operations.
Conduct performance reviews.
Establish workstation assignments, employee training, overtime assignments, and backup coverage for absent employees.
Maintain and communicate test facility schedule status to meet customer expectations.
Provide first-level employee support on HR issues, including employee relations, workers’ compensation, disciplinary actions, timecards, and PTO requests.
Identify and implement continuous-improvement opportunities to improve processes and reduce cycle and setup times.
Maintain test facility programs, including 5S, Lean, cleaning, and safety.
Ensure team members follow work instructions, quality requirements, and processes.
Ensure accurate recording of test technician staffing data, including clock-in and clock-out activities.
Provide ongoing training and skills development, and mentor early-career team members.
Ensure production start-up readiness.
Maintain facility organization, safety, and cleanliness.
Support design for manufacturing, and plan and provide schedules.
Conduct interviews, evaluate talent, and provide hiring recommendations.
Work safely in an industrial environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, possible benefits and bonuses based on company discretion; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.