Production Support Associate II, Additive Manufacturing (B-Shift)

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 a Production Support Specialist on our Additive Manufacturing team, you will be part of a vertically integrated group responsible for creating hardware that is literally building the road to space. This is a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground role for a proactive problem-solver who can thrive in a dynamic production environment. You will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth transition of work between shifts and maintaining production velocity on critical, high-priority hardware.

Special Mentions:

• Shift: B-Shift | Monday - Thursday (2:30 PM - 1:00 AM)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure work is staged and available for A-shift technicians, inspectors, and machinists by prioritizing and physically locating parts in their designated work centers.
• Coordinate with other work centers outside of Additive Manufacturing to ensure the highest priority hardware is continuously processed through the night.
• Physically move hardware to different work centers as needed to support production velocity, especially when the material handling team is short-staffed or a part is urgently needed.
• Provide hands-on inspection support as needed, using tools such as borescopes, profilometers, and other precision instruments.
• Provide flexible support to various work centers that may be short-handed to maintain production flow and meet deadlines.
• Monitor the flow and velocity of jobs through the production line and partner with Production Control to ensure work completes on schedule.
• Operate various material handling equipment in support of daily operations, including but not limited to forklifts, pallet jacks, and hoists to ensure safe hardware handling.
• Identify, catalog, and report manufacturing delays, their sources, and potential resolutions to Operations leadership.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas following company policies and industry best practices (5S).

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a role such as inventory control, material handling, or production support.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Must 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an additive manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive production environment.
• Demonstrated experience with basic inspection tools (e.g., borescopes, profilometers).
• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Costpoint, SAP).
• Current Forklift Certification.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple duties concurrently based on program priorities.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of continuous improvement concepts.

 

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $29.91 - $41.87

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’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 an 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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants 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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified 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. 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, sex, 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. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants 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 [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.