Shift Leader- Structures

## Shift Leader
- Structures Apply:
Space Coast, FL:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
R72046

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.

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.
** Job Summary
** As a Structures Shift Leader at Blue Origin, you will lead a team of Structures Technicians responsible for the fabrication, drilling, assembly, fixturing, alignment, and integration of aerospace structures supporting flight and non-flight hardware. 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.
** Position Specific Details
**
* Shifts:

C | Fri-Sun (5am-5:30pm)

* Shifts:

B | Mon-Thurs (3pm-5:30am)

* Shifts:

A | Mon-Thurs (5am-3:30pm)

* Location:

Space Coast, FL
* Relocation:
Available
** Key Responsibilities
*** Lead and supervise a team of Structures 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 effective 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 efforts during production issues while escalating technical risks…