Lunar Shift Leader- Weld Fabrication- B shift Verified today
About the Role
The Shift Lead for Weld Fabrication oversees all orbital tube welding, VPPA welding, and manual weld operations for Blue Origin's Lunar Lander program. You will lead a team of technicians to ensure safe, high-quality, and on-schedule execution of manufacturing activities while driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and team performance.
Position Details
- Shift: B shift, Mon-Thu 3:00pm to 1:30am
- Location: Space Coast, Florida
- Relocation assistance available
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise daily weld operations for Lunar Lander program
- Assign and coordinate technician work activities to meet production schedules and milestones
- Ensure adherence to engineering specifications, work instructions, and quality standards
- Monitor and drive performance across cost, quality, and schedule (CQS) metrics
- Serve as primary point of contact for shift-level production issues, including escalation and resolution
- Promote and enforce strong safety culture and compliance with all safety procedures
- Support first article builds, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain) to resolve issues and maintain workflow
- Track labor hours, material usage, and productivity to ensure cost efficiency
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to technicians
- Maintain accurate production records, logs, and shift reports
- Conduct shift start-up meetings and communicate priorities, risks, and goals
- Oversee trim and drill operations, ensuring precision, tool control, and process compliance
- Monitor part quality and support inspections to ensure conformance
- Address non-conformances, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions
- Track progress against schedule and update leadership on status
- Ensure proper staffing levels and support team development
- Drive housekeeping and 5S standards on the production floor
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED (Associate's or technical degree preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in OTW, VPPA, manual weld, aerospace structures, or similar field
- 2+ years of leadership or team lead experience in a production environment
- Experience in welding operations on various substrates
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with automated welding
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methods
- Knowledge of nonconformance systems and root cause corrective action (RCCA)
- Experience working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
Key Competencies
- Leadership and team development
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Strong communication and coordination
- Attention to detail and quality focus
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under schedule pressure
Employment Requirements
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin 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. A standard background check is required for all positions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 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 working at least 20 hours per week
- Paid Time Off: up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays