Shift Leader – Additive Manufacturing Post-Processing – C Shift

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of post-processing technicians and machinists across the C/D shift; set priorities, assign work, manage break coverage, and ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Coordinate priorities with manufacturing engineers, planners, and quality to meet build plans and promise dates.
• Proactively identify and remove blockers (e.g., nonconformances, stop-work, missing tools/fixtures, document errors).
• Enforce safety policies for metal AM post-processing (powders, fumes, sharp edges, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, ergonomics).
• Sustain 5S/visual management and ensure compliance with procedures, work instructions, and certifications (e.g., ISO/AS quality systems).
• Stage additive manufactured (AM) hardware for outplant processing, collaborating with material handlers, shipping, and receiving teams to coordinate expedited (HOT) shipments and ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with external vendors to resolve certification requirements and purchase order (PO) discrepancies, maintaining accurate documentation and compliance standards.
• Perform comprehensive quality control activities including visual inspections, surface finish evaluations, scrap hardware, and complex borescope operations to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Demonstrate understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes from raw material procurement through inventory management, with ability to identify and propose process improvements.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and tracking systems for AM components.
• Support non-conformance reporting and corrective action processes.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on design feedback and manufacturability assessments.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, etc.).
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices.
• Provide technical support for production issues and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. 5+ years’ hands-on experience in manufacturing operations. 1–3+ years leading technicians or machinists on off-shift operations (C/D or equivalent), or in a lead/supervisor capacity. Proficiency reading engineering drawings and interpreting GD&T; experience with in-process inspection and documentation. Working knowledge of EDMs, bandsaws, and basic machining practices; familiarity with tensile specimen preparation is a plus. Strong communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment. Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs; comfortable using PPE and operating in a metal AM post-processing environment. Willingness to work nights/weekends and overtime as needed to support schedule. 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.

• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with metal AM materials/processes.
• Prior ownership of cell metrics (throughput, FPY, scrap/rework, cycle time, OTD) with demonstrated improvements.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality systems.
• Lean/continuous improvement experience (5S, standard work, kaizen, visual management).
• Ability to obtain a forklift certification.

Pay

Base Pay Range For WA applicants is $113,158.00 - $158,420.85. Other Site Ranges May Differ.

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.

Schedule

Friday - Sunday 5am to 5:30pm. Relocation provided. Willingness to work nights/weekends and overtime as needed to support schedule.