Shift Leader- Lunar Structures- All Shifts B, C & D

Overview

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 are developing 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 seeking a dynamic shift leader of Manufacturing Ops & Assembly to oversee our aerospace component production processes. This pivotal role will lead teams in achieving operational excellence while collaborating with cross-functional departments to continuously enhance manufacturing operations. You will provide day-to-day leadership on the production floor, ensuring safe execution, exceptional quality, schedule attainment, and continuous improvement while developing a high-performing technical workforce.

Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Control, and Program Management, you will remove production barriers, drive standardized work, and ensure every structure is built to the highest standards of precision, reliability, and mission readiness. We 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!

• Shift: A | Mon-Fri (6am-2:30pm); B | Mon-Fri (2pm-10:30pm); C | Fri-Sun (6am-6:30pm); D | Fri-Sun (6pm-6:30am)
• Location:
  
  FL
• Relocation:
  Available

• Lead and supervise a team of Technicians in the fabrication, drilling, assembly, alignment, and integration of aerospace structures.
• Promote and enforce an uncompromising culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence throughout every shift.
• Execute the daily production plan while balancing safety, quality, delivery, and labor efficiency objectives.
• Conduct shift startup meetings, communicate production priorities, identify risks, and coordinate recovery plans to maintain schedule.
• Ensure technicians execute work in accordance with engineering drawings, manufacturing instructions, specifications, and approved standard work.
• Monitor work center performance and proactively remove production bottlenecks through coordination with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production Control.
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support for structural assembly, precision drilling, fixturing, alignment, and installation activities involving aluminum, titanium, Inconel, composite, and bonded assemblies.
• Ensure proper utilization and calibration of tooling, fixtures, torque equipment, precision measuring devices, and specialized aerospace assembly equipment.
• Drive First Pass Yield, defect prevention, and nonconformance reduction through disciplined process execution and root cause problem solving.
• Lead troubleshooting during production issues and escalate technical risks appropriately.
• Develop technician capability through coaching, mentorship, cross-training, skills qualification, and standardized work.
• Own shift metrics including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Labor Efficiency, First Pass Yield, Rework, and Schedule Adherence.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing principles by leading daily continuous improvement activities, waste reduction initiatives, 5S audits, and standardized work improvements.
• Support new product introduction, prototype builds, process validation activities, and production readiness initiatives.
• Ensure accurate production reporting, shift handoffs, labor charging, issue documentation, and communication with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development of manufacturing personnel.

This team at Blue Origin is responsible for manufacturing and integrating the primary structural assemblies that enable safe and reliable spacecraft. As a Shift Leader, you will lead a highly skilled team building complex flight hardware for the Lunar Permeance program. Success requires balancing technical leadership with operational execution, creating an environment where safety is never compromised, quality is built into every process, and continuous improvement is embedded in daily work.

Your leadership will influence production efficiency, manufacturing excellence, and the future of space exploration.

• 8+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, structures assembly, integration, or a related manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience leading production teams, manufacturing cells, or shift operations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering…