NDT Shift Leader - B Shift

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. It involves Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel including setting near and long term goals, performance reviews, coaching, planning and managing work schedule, and monitoring labor planned versus worked hours.
• Hold group standup meetings to understand and schedule NDT work priorities.
• Work and coordinate with NDT Management and other NDT supervisors to share NDT resources as necessary to meet production priorities/demands and promote growth and expanded certification capabilities across the NDT organization.
• Provide status updates on production deliverables at daily schedule meetings.
• Participate in the author of job descriptions, candidate screens, and interview panels making hiring recommendations.
• Promote and inspire teamwork and good employee morale.
• Work with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of assembly, support development tests, and contribute to process development.
• Ensure team members' training records are current and accurate.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards in accordance with released engineering drawings.
• Maintain stock of consumable items.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated.
• Promote and maintain 5S and FOD controls. Perform 5S audits and FOD walkdowns on a regular basis as defined by leadership.
• Develop and implement process, efficiency, and continuous safety improvements.
• Guide teammates and ensure that each person has everything vital to safely succeed.
• Implement, communicate, and maintain a safety program unique to the NDT area in addition to the Blue Origin’s internal Environmental Health and Safety program.
• Support customers and product flow through NDT workcenters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace NDT field.
• Certification in and/or knowledge of NAS 410 and ASTM/AWS specs for certifications and inspection requirements.
• Excellent demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with NDT inspection.
• Knowledge in the use and application of multiple NDT methods (RT, PT, UT, ET, IR preferred).
• Knowledge of drawings, production work orders, and familiarity with inventory and issue tracking systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams.
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple and rapidly changing priorities.
• Strong organization and people skills.
• Ability to work extended hours, support other shifts as needed.
• Desired Level II certification in two or more methods (minimum of one volumetric – RT or UT).
• 2+ years in a leadership position.
• Familiarity with MS Project and CAD/CAM drawing package.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to document and maintain accurate records, as well as read drawings and prints.
• Experience inspecting and troubleshooting aerospace or military hardware.
• Attention to detail, passion for space and for success.
• Must be physically able to: Climb ladders and stairs, and work in small, restricted areas; Lift and carry 50 lbs.

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.
• 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.