{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bb3612f356d9155afd9ea6e7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bb3612f356d9155afd9ea6e7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bb3612f356d9155afd9ea6e7","title":"Supervisor Engine Prep C Shift","description":"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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!\nWe are a diverse 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.\n\nAs the supervisor of a hardworking and accomplished team of test technicians, you will set technical direction, build team members to support current and future program needs, be responsible for employee life cycle including hiring, performance management, training and providing tools for career development. You will help to improve technical processes, best practices, and tool development around focused areas of launch vehicle test planning, execution, and hardware development cycles.\n\nWe are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!\n\nThis is C Shift position (Thursday -Sunday-5AM-5:00 PM). Ability to work flexible shifts and OT is required.\n\nResponsibilities:\nSupervise Engine Prep technicians in day-to-day operations\nConduct performance reviews\nSupport recruiting efforts (conducting technical screens/participating in panel interviews)\nResponsible for establishing workstation assignments, employee training, overtime assignments and back-up for absent employees\nMaintain and communicate work center schedule status to ensure meeting customer expectations\nProvide first level escalation support to employees regarding HR issues (employee relations, worker’s compensation, disciplinary actions, timecards, PTO requests)\nIdentifying Continuous Improvement opportunities and implementing change to improve process, reduce cycle and setup times\nMaintain all work center programs. These programs include 5S, Lean, Cleaning and Safety\nEnsure all team members follow work instructions, quality requirements and processes\nEnsure accurate technician staff data recording - namely clock-in/clock-out activities\nProvide continued training and skills development for team members, and mentor early career team members\nEnsure start-up readiness for production\nSafely work within an industrial environment\n\nQualifications:\nThis is C Shift position (Thursday -Sunday-5AM-5:00 PM). Ability to work flexible shifts and OT is required.\n4+ years of management experience\n7+ years’ experience in aerospace manufacturing operations, specifically in an engines/propulsion-related capacity\nRoot cause and corrective action analysis experience\nUnderstand the department KPI’s metrics to improve performance\nStrong communication skills with a heavy customer focus\nMust have a continuous improvement mindset\nClear understanding of production versus development environments\nFluent in use of precision hand tools\nFamiliar with use of personal computers\nSelf-motivation and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates\nAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion\nMust be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.\n\nDesired\nThis is C Shift position (Thursday -Sunday-5AM-5:00 PM). Ability to work flexible shifts and OT is required.\nStrong experience with aerospace engine preparation, checkouts, and integration\n5S, Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen experience\nKnowledge of installation and assembly tolerances\nExperience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware\nApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.\nInclusivity Statement\nDon’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.\nExport Control Regulations\nApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.\nBenefits\nBenefits 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.\nPaid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.\nDiscretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.\nEligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.\nAffirmative Action and Disability Accommodation\nApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at\nEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com\n.\nCalifornia Applicant Privacy Notice\nIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice\nhere\n.","company":"Blue Origin","rawCompany":"blueorigin","city":"Hernando","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T15:44:51.848Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-production-and-operating-workers"},{"code":"53-1042.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-helpers-laborers-and-material-movers-hand"},{"code":"53-1043.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-material-moving-machine-and-vehicle-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"336415","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-propulsion-unit-and-propulsion-unit-parts-manufacturing"},{"code":"336412","title":"Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-engine-and-engine-parts-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Supervisor Engine Prep C Shift","description":"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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!\nWe are a diverse 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.\n\nAs the supervisor of a hardworking and accomplished team of test technicians, you will set technical direction, build team members to support current and future program needs, be responsible for employee life cycle including hiring, performance management, training and providing tools for career development. You will help to improve technical processes, best practices, and tool development around focused areas of launch vehicle test planning, execution, and hardware development cycles.\n\nWe are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!\n\nThis is C Shift position (Thursday -Sunday-5AM-5:00 PM). Ability to work flexible shifts and OT is required.\n\nResponsibilities:\nSupervise Engine Prep technicians in day-to-day operations\nConduct performance reviews\nSupport recruiting efforts (conducting technical screens/participating in panel interviews)\nResponsible for establishing workstation assignments, employee training, overtime assignments and back-up for absent employees\nMaintain and communicate work center schedule status to ensure meeting customer expectations\nProvide first level escalation support to employees regarding HR issues (employee relations, worker’s compensation, disciplinary actions, timecards, PTO requests)\nIdentifying Continuous Improvement opportunities and implementing change to improve process, reduce cycle and setup times\nMaintain all work center programs. These programs include 5S, Lean, Cleaning and Safety\nEnsure all team members follow work instructions, quality requirements and processes\nEnsure accurate technician staff data recording - namely clock-in/clock-out activities\nProvide continued training and skills development for team members, and mentor early career team members\nEnsure start-up readiness for production\nSafely work within an industrial environment\n\nQualifications:\nThis is C Shift position (Thursday -Sunday-5AM-5:00 PM). Ability to work flexible shifts and OT is required.\n4+ years of management experience\n7+ years’ experience in aerospace manufacturing operations, specifically in an engines/propulsion-related capacity\nRoot cause and corrective action analysis experience\nUnderstand the department KPI’s metrics to improve performance\nStrong communication skills with a heavy customer focus\nMust have a continuous improvement mindset\nClear understanding of production versus development environments\nFluent in use of precision hand tools\nFamiliar with use of personal computers\nSelf-motivation and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates\nAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion\nMust be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.\n\nDesired\nThis is C Shift position (Thursday -Sunday-5AM-5:00 PM). Ability to work flexible shifts and OT is required.\nStrong experience with aerospace engine preparation, checkouts, and integration\n5S, Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen experience\nKnowledge of installation and assembly tolerances\nExperience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware\nApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.\nInclusivity Statement\nDon’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.\nExport Control Regulations\nApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.\nBenefits\nBenefits 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.\nPaid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.\nDiscretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.\nEligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.\nAffirmative Action and Disability Accommodation\nApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at\nEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com\n.\nCalifornia Applicant Privacy Notice\nIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice\nhere\n.","datePosted":"2026-08-19T15:44:51.848Z","dateModified":"2026-08-19T15:44:51.848Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Blue Origin","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Hernando","addressRegion":"FL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"bb3612f356d9155afd9ea6e7"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bb3612f356d9155afd9ea6e7"}}