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

The Role

Blue Origin is seeking a Shift Leader for Lunar Production - Manufacturing Operations & Assembly. You will provide day-to-day leadership on the production floor, ensuring safe execution, exceptional quality, schedule attainment, and continuous improvement while mentoring a high-performing technical workforce.

This team manufactures and integrates primary structural assemblies for the Lunar Permeance program. You will lead production of complex flight hardware, working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Control, and Program Management to remove barriers and drive standardized work practices.

Shift Details

• 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 technicians in fabrication, drilling, assembly, alignment, and integration of aerospace structures
• Enforce a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence every shift
• Execute daily production plans balancing safety, quality, delivery, and labor efficiency
• Conduct shift startup meetings, communicate production priorities, identify risks, and coordinate recovery plans
• Ensure technicians follow engineering drawings, manufacturing instructions, specifications, and standard work
• Monitor work center performance and remove production bottlenecks through cross-functional coordination
• Provide technical guidance for structural assembly, precision drilling, fixturing, alignment, and installation of aluminum, titanium, Inconel, composite, and bonded assemblies
• Ensure proper use 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 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: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Labor Efficiency, First Pass Yield, Rework, 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 stakeholder communication
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development of manufacturing personnel

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years aerospace manufacturing, assembly, integration, or related manufacturing experience
• 2+ years leading production teams, manufacturing cells, or shift operations
• 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

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

Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted 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 regular employees (20+ hours/week)
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off annually based on scheduled hours
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Bonuses may be available based on role type and job level