NDT Shift Leader - C Shift; Weekend Day Shift

Overview

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. The role involves leading a team of inspectors who perform Nondestructive Testing (NDT) methods on materials and spaceflight systems, ensuring part integrity, quality, and lifespan.

This shift leader position requires technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to quality to support safe human spaceflight.

This role supports C Shift: Friday - Sunday (5:00 AM – 5:30 PM).

• Supervise personnel, including setting near and long-term goals, performance reviews, coaching, planning and managing work schedules, and monitoring labor planned versus worked hours.
• Hold group standup meetings to understand and schedule NDT work priorities.
• Coordinate with NDT Management and other NDT supervisors to share NDT resources to meet production priorities and promote growth and expanded certification capabilities across the NDT organization.
• Provide status updates on production deliverables at daily schedule meetings.
• Participate in authoring job descriptions, candidate screens, and interview panels, making hiring recommendations.
• Promote teamwork and maintain high employee morale.
• Maintain and acquire certifications and perform inspections as required.
• Work with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of assembly, support development tests, and contribute to process development.
• Ensure team members’ training records are current and accurate.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards in accordance with released engineering drawings.
• Maintain stock of consumable items and ensure tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated.
• Promote and maintain 5S and FOD controls; perform 5S audits and FOD walkdowns regularly as defined by leadership.
• Develop and implement process, efficiency, and continuous safety improvements.
• Guide teammates to ensure each person has what they need to succeed safely.
• Implement, communicate, and maintain a safety program unique to the NDT area in addition to Blue Origin’s Environmental Health and Safety program.
• Conduct inspections on hardware per qualified inspections and support customers and product flow through NDT work centers.

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace NDT field.
• Blue Origin Level II certification in two or more methods (minimum one volumetric – RT or UT).
• Certification in and/or knowledge of NAS 410 and ASTM/AWS specs for certifications and inspection requirements.
• Excellent demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with NDT inspection.
• 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.
• Strong organization and people skills.
• Ability to work extended hours, supporting A-shift as needed.

• Level II certification in two or more methods (minimum one volumetric – RT or UT).
• 2+ years in a leadership position.
• Knowledge in advanced NDT methods (ST, THz, CT preferred).
• Familiarity with MS Project and CAD/CAM drawing package.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to document and maintain accurate records, as well as read drawings and prints.
• Ability to use standard tools and basic fabrication equipment.
• Experience inspecting and troubleshooting aerospace or military hardware.
• Attention to detail, passion for space, and for success.
• Physical requirements:
  
  climb ladders and stairs, work in small, restricted areas; lift and carry 50 lbs.

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