NDT Shift Leader - D Shift (Weekend Night)

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

• Supervising 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 as well as to promote growth and expanded certification capabilities across the NDT organization.
• Provide status updates on production deliverables at daily schedule meeting.
• Participate in the author of job descriptions, candidate screens, and interview panels making hiring recommendations.
• Promote and inspire teamwork and good employee morale.
• Maintain and acquire certifications and perform inspections as required.
• 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 current and accurate.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards in accordance with released engineering drawing.
• 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.
• Conduct inspections on hardware per qualified inspections.
• Support customers and product flow through NDT workcenters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace NDT field.
• Blue Origin Level II certification in two or more methods (minimum of one volumetric – RT or UT).
• 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.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Strong organization and people skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Must be physically able to: Climb ladders and stairs, and work in small, restricted areas; Lift and carry 50 lbs.

Desired Qualifications

• Desired Level II certification in two or more methods (minimum of one volumetric – RT or UT).
• 2+ years in a leadership position.
• Knowledge in the use and application of advanced NDT methods (ST, THz, CT, preferred).
• 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.

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.

Culture Statement

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.