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 sk…

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