Blue Origin

Blue Origin

Shift Lead - Machine Shop - D Shift

Huntsville, AL

Work authorization requiredDetected 22 days ago
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About the role

  • Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
  • Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

Responsibilities

  • Implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
  • Work with engineering to document and standardize production processes.
  • Collaborate with engineering to develop production ready manufacturing approach.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.
  • We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.
  • This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 7 years in managing or supervising a Team of employees
  • Minimum of 15 years in a manufacturing working hands on environment.
  • Minimum of 5 years in working with multi axis machines
  • Minimum of 5 years working with hardened metals.
  • Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
  • Extensive experience with Mazak, Okuma, Fanuc, Siemens, and other CNC controls.
  • Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities
  • Experience machining nickel-based stainless-steel alloys, copper, titanium
  • Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
  • Ability to work cooperatively with teams of skill levels
  • Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
  • Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
  • Extremely customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills
  • A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete
  • we are always optimizing.
  • Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight
  • Desired:

Compensation

  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Benefits

  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • 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.
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.
  • At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
  • Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision.

Company info

  • This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance.
  • As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will process and program large and small structural components supporting assembly, of flight hardware for various spaceflight systems.

Equal 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

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