Shift Leader- Lunar- Assembly & Integration - All Shifts Verified today

The Role

This is a shift leadership position in Blue Origin Operations, responsible for overseeing aerospace component production and assembly for the Lunar Permeance program. You will provide day-to-day leadership on the production floor, ensuring safe execution, exceptional quality, schedule attainment, and continuous improvement while developing and mentoring technician teams.

What You'll Own

• Lead and supervise technician teams in fabrication, drilling, assembly, alignment, and integration of aerospace structures
• Execute daily production plans while balancing safety, quality, delivery, and labor efficiency
• Conduct shift startup meetings, communicate priorities, identify risks, and coordinate recovery plans
• Ensure work execution per engineering drawings, manufacturing instructions, and approved standard work
• Remove production bottlenecks through cross-functional coordination with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production Control
• Provide technical guidance on structural assembly, precision drilling, fixturing, alignment, and installation of aluminum, titanium, Inconel, composite, and bonded assemblies
• Ensure proper utilization and calibration of tooling, fixtures, torque equipment, and precision measuring devices
• 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, and skills qualification
• Own shift metrics including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Labor Efficiency, First Pass Yield, Rework, and Schedule Adherence
• Champion Lean Manufacturing principles through continuous improvement activities, waste reduction, 5S audits, and standardized work improvements
• Support new product introduction, prototype builds, and production readiness initiatives
• Ensure accurate production reporting, shift handoffs, labor charging, and cross-functional communication
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development of manufacturing personnel

Shift Options

• Shift A: Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm
• Shift B: Mon-Fri 2pm-10:30pm
• Shift C: Fri-Sun 6am-6:30pm
• Shift D: Fri-Sun 6pm-6:30am

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in aerospace manufacturing, assembly, integration, or related manufacturing environment
• 2+ years 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 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

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

Location & Relocation

Space Coast, FL. Relocation assistance available.

Employment Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background check required for all positions.

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 (20+ hours/week)
• Up to four weeks paid time off per year based on scheduled hours
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays