NDT Shift Leader - D Shift (Weekend Night)

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a hardworking team of experts, you will be responsible for leading a team of inspectors who perform Nondestructive Testing methods on materials and spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of assuring part integrity, quality, and life span. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.  We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight in this Shift Leader role. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Shift days/times

D Shift/3rd shift                            Friday - Sunday (5:00PM-5:30AM )

Responsibilities:

• Supervising personnel including setting near and long term goals, performance reviews, coaching, planning and managing work schedule, and monitoring labor planned versus worked hours.
• Hold  group standup meetings to understand and schedule NDT work priorities.
• Work, and coordinate, with NDT Management, and other NDT supervisors to share NDT resources as necessary to meet production priorities/demands as well as to promote growth and expanded certification capabilities across the NDT organization.
• Provide status updates on production deliverables at daily schedule meeting.
• Participate in the author of job descriptions, candidate screens, and interview panels making hiring recommendations.
• Promote and inspire teamwork and good 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 current and accurate.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards in accordance with released engineering drawing.
• Maintain stock of consumable items.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated.
• Promote and maintain 5S and FOD controls.  Perform 5S audits and FOD walkdowns on a regular basis as defined by leadership
• Develop and implement process, efficiency, and continuous safety improvements.
• Guide teammates and ensure that each person has everything vital to safely succeed.
• Implement, communicate, and maintain a safety program unique to the NDT area in addition to the Blue Origin’s internal Environmental Health and Safety program.
• Conduct inspections on hardware per qualified inspections. 
• Support customers and product flow through NDT workcenters

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace NDT field.
• Blue Origin Level II certification in two or more methods (minimum of 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 in the use and application 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