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

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic shift leader of Manufacturing Ops & Assembly to oversee our aerospace component production processes. The role will lead teams to achieve operational excellence, collaborate cross‑functionally, and continuously improve manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include day‑to‑day production floor leadership, safety, quality, schedule attainment, and workforce development.

• 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 fabrication, drilling, assembly, alignment, and integration of aerospace structures.
• Promote and enforce a 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 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 bottlenecks through coordination with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production Control.
• Provide technical guidance 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 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 is responsible for manufacturing and integrating 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 Perseverance program.

• 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 drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications.
• Working knowledge of structural drilling, precision assembly, fixturing, alignment, fastening, and aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with precision measurement equipment including torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, and inspection tools.
• Experience coordinating work across Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain organizations.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Ability to work at heights, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in confined spaces when required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing execution systems.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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