Valve Production Shift Leader - C shift Verified today
About this role
You'll work in Blue Origin Operations as a Shift Leader, directly managing integration engineers and production personnel on C-shift. Your leadership will guide the team to define the future of spaceflight production, supporting engine programs with high-value parts while maintaining an uncompromising commitment to safety and repeatability.
What you'll do
- Lead and conduct performance reviews for your shift team
- Support recruiting efforts through technical screens and panel interviews
- Establish workstation assignments, employee training schedules, and overtime assignments
- Maintain and communicate work center schedule status to meet customer expectations
- Provide first-level escalation support for HR issues including employee relations, worker's compensation, disciplinary actions, and PTO requests
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement changes to reduce cycle and setup times
- Maintain work center programs including 5S, Lean, cleaning, and safety protocols
- Ensure all team members follow work instructions, quality requirements, and processes
- Record accurate technician staff data, including clock-in/clock-out activities
- Provide ongoing training and skills development; mentor early-career team members
- Ensure production start-up readiness
- Work safely within an industrial environment
Minimum qualifications
- 1+ years managing a team in manufacturing or aerospace, OR 3+ years as an individual contributor in manufacturing or aerospace
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive operational improvements
- Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with root cause and corrective action analysis
- Understanding of department KPIs and metrics for performance improvement
- Strong customer focus and communication skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Clear understanding of production versus development environments
- Fluent in use of precision hand tools
- Familiarity with personal computers
- Self-motivation and ability to prioritize to meet completion dates
- Must be U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as refugee or with asylum status
Preferred qualifications
- Industry certification, trade school training, or degree in related field
- Experience in aerospace manufacturing, integration, or relevant field
- Experience with fluid systems and applied chemistry fundamentals
- Knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies and tools (CAD software, ERP systems)
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing regulatory compliance
- Proven track record of successful team leadership and project management
- Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and practices
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
- Willingness to work overtime
- Strong experience with fluids and mechanical systems
- Knowledge of installation and assembly tolerances
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, military, or equivalent experience
Details
- Shift: C-shift
- Workplace: On-site, Greater Seattle Area
- Travel: Expected up to 10% of the time
- Relocation: Provided
- Interviews will include a technical assessment
Compensation and benefits
Base pay range for Washington applicants: $113,158.00 to $158,420.85 (other site ranges may differ)
Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and Education Support Program. Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Paid Time Off: up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Employees may be eligible for performance-based bonuses.
Application process
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions.