Production Shift Leader - C Shift (Weekend Day Shift)

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Shift Lead - NDT Operations (C & D Shifts)

Blue Origin is seeking a Shift Lead - NDT Operations to provide operational leadership and oversight across C and D shifts within our AFP/NDT Production organization.

Reports to: AFP/NDT Production Manager

Shift Coverage: C & D Shifts

Position Summary

The Shift Lead will provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of NDT operations across C and D shifts, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of inspection activities while supporting production priorities.

This role serves as the primary operational leader during off-shift hours, providing direction to NDT personnel, coordinating resources, resolving operational issues, and maintaining production continuity when the AFP/NDT Production Manager is not on shift.

A critical responsibility of this position is to provide a complete and accurate handoff of work, production priorities, outstanding issues, and operational status to the A/B Shift Lead and AFP/NDT Production Manager, ensuring seamless transition between shifts.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee NDT operations across C and D shifts.

Coordinate daily staffing, workload, priorities, and assignments to meet production requirements.

Provide direction, coaching, and technical support to NDT personnel.

Monitor workflow and adjust priorities to maintain production schedules and customer commitments.

Ensure NDT inspections are performed in accordance with approved procedures, quality standards, and customer requirements.

Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence.

Serve as the primary point of contact for operational issues during C and D shifts, making timely decisions to maintain workflow and escalate issues when appropriate.

Ensure accurate and timely completion of inspection records and production documentation.

Maintain communication with the AFP/NDT Production Manager regarding significant production, quality, staffing, safety, or equipment issues.

Conduct comprehensive shift handoffs to the A/B Shift Lead, including:

Completed and outstanding work

Production priorities and schedule impacts

Hardware requiring continued inspection

Open quality or technical issues

Equipment status and maintenance concerns

Staffing updates and resource needs

Risks requiring management attention

Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Maintenance teams to resolve issues and maintain production flow.

Support technician training, qualification, and development.

Monitor equipment readiness, calibration status, and inspection capability.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Required Skills

Demonstrated experience in NDT operations within a production or manufacturing environment.

Proven ability to lead teams and make sound operational decisions with minimal direct supervision.

Strong knowledge of NDT processes, specifications, quality systems, and inspection requirements.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and acceptance criteria.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Ability to effectively prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated ability to communicate across shifts and maintain operational continuity.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams while independently managing off-shift operations.

Desired Skills

Current NDT certifications applicable to required inspection methods.

Previous experience as an NDT Lead, Senior Technician, Supervisor, or equivalent leadership position.

Experience supporting night shift, weekend, or off-shift manufacturing operations.

Aerospace, launch vehicle, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.

Experience with multiple NDT methods and advanced inspection technologies.

Experience with nonconformance investigations, corrective actions, and root cause analysis.

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or continuous improvement experience.

Experience using MES, ERP, or digital production management systems.

Demonstrated ability to mentor technicians and develop technical talent.

Experience balancing production priorities while maintaining uncompromising quality and safety standards.

Leadership Expectations

The C & D Shift Lead is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, providing consistent leadership and operational oversight during off-shift hours. This role is responsible for maintaining production continuity, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and effectively communicating the status of operations to the A/B Shift Lead and AFP/NDT Production Manager at the conclusion of each shift.

The successful candidate will lead by example, foster collaboration, and ensure that work transitions seamlessly between shifts, enabling uninterrupted support of production objectives.

Why This Role Matters

This position provides dedicated leadership coverage during C and D shifts, ensuring that NDT operations remain safe, efficient, and aligned with production goals outside of normal business hours. By providing decisive leadership, effective communication, and disciplined shift handoffs, this role strengthens operational continuity across all shifts and supports the successful execution of Blue Origin’s manufacturing objectives.

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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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