Shift Lead - Lunar Structures- All Shifts- Multiple roles Verified today

Blue Origin · Space Coast, FL · Space Systems · first seen 2026-09-25

Role Summary

As a Structures Shift Leader at Blue Origin, you will lead a team of Structures Technicians responsible for fabrication, drilling, assembly, fixturing, alignment, and integration of aerospace structures. 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.

Shift and Location

Shift A: Mon-Thu, 5am-3:30pm
Shift B: Mon-Thu, 3pm-1:30am
Shift C: Fri-Sun, 5am-5:30pm
Shift D: Fri-Sun, 5pm-5:30am
Location: Space Coast, FL
Relocation assistance available

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a team of Structures Technicians in aerospace structures fabrication, drilling, assembly, alignment, and integration.
Promote and enforce an uncompromising culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence.
Execute the daily production plan while balancing safety, quality, delivery, and labor efficiency.
Conduct shift startup meetings, communicate production priorities, identify risks, and coordinate recovery plans.
Ensure technicians execute work in accordance with engineering drawings, manufacturing instructions, and specifications.
Monitor work center performance and remove production bottlenecks through coordination with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production Control.
Provide technical guidance for structural assembly, precision drilling, fixturing, alignment, and installation involving aluminum, titanium, Inconel, composite, and bonded assemblies.
Ensure proper utilization and calibration of tooling, fixtures, torque equipment, precision measuring devices, and 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 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 through daily continuous improvement activities, waste reduction, 5S audits, and standardized work improvements.
Support new product introduction, prototype builds, process validation, and production readiness initiatives.
Ensure accurate production reporting, shift handoffs, labor charging, issue documentation, and cross-functional communication.
Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development of manufacturing personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, structures assembly, integration, or 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 fast-paced production environments.
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 (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership in aerospace structural assembly, launch vehicle manufacturing, or aircraft production.
Experience leading production teams building flight hardware.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Standardized Work, Visual Management, and Daily Management Systems.
Experience managing KPIs including First Pass Yield, labor efficiency, schedule attainment, nonconformance reduction, and productivity.
Working knowledge of drilling systems including power feed drills, track drills, Jiffy/E-Tech tools, drill jigs, and precision hole preparation.
Understanding of aerospace materials including aluminum, titanium, Inconel, composites, bonded structures, and sealing operations.
Experience supporting MRB, NCR resolution, RCCA, and corrective action implementation.
Experience supporting new product introduction, prototype manufacturing, or production ramp activities.
Ability to coach technicians, develop technical talent, and build high-performing teams.
Trade school certification, technical degree, or equivalent aerospace manufacturing experience.
Demonstrated record of improving manufacturing performance through continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with company match up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays