NDT Shift Leader - D Shift (Weekend Night Shift) Verified today
The Role
You will lead a team of inspectors performing nondestructive testing (NDT) methods on materials and spaceflight systems. Your work directly impacts the integrity, quality, and lifespan of every component, assuring the safety of human spaceflight.
Shift: D Shift (3rd shift), Friday through Sunday, 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise NDT inspectors: set goals, conduct performance reviews, coach staff, plan schedules, and monitor labor hours
- Hold daily standup meetings to prioritize and schedule NDT work
- Coordinate with NDT management and other supervisors to allocate resources and meet production demands
- Provide production status updates at daily schedule meetings
- Participate in hiring: screen candidates, conduct interviews, and make hiring recommendations
- Promote teamwork and maintain team morale
- Maintain and acquire NDT certifications and perform inspections as required
- Work with engineers to review design concepts, support development tests, and contribute to process development
- Ensure team training records are current and accurate
- Verify all products meet quality standards per engineering drawings
- Maintain consumable stock and ensure all tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated
- Promote 5S and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) controls; perform 5S audits and FOD walkdowns regularly
- Develop and implement process, efficiency, and continuous safety improvements
- Guide teammates to ensure safe success
- Implement, communicate, and maintain NDT area safety program aligned with Blue Origin's Environmental Health and Safety program
- Conduct inspections on hardware per qualified inspection procedures
- Support customer and product flow through NDT workcenters
- Provide on-the-job training to team members in NDT methods and Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP)
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of NAS 410 and ASTM/AWS specs for certifications and inspection requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Knowledge 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
- U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum
- Ability to work extended hours and support A-shift as needed
Desired Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace NDT field
- Level II certification in two or more NDT methods (preferred one volumetric: RT or UT)
- 2+ years in a leadership position
- Knowledge of advanced NDT methods (ST, THz, CT)
- Familiarity with MS Project and CAD/CAM drawing packages
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to document and maintain accurate records and read drawings and prints
- Ability to use standard tools and basic fabrication equipment
- Experience inspecting and troubleshooting aerospace or military hardware
- Attention to detail and passion for space
- Physical ability to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, and lift and carry 50 lbs.
Background and Employment Requirements
Required background checks include Blue's Standard Background Check. Depending on role requirements, additional checks may include Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check for military installation access.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock Options for regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Potential bonuses based on role type and job level at company's discretion