Aerospace Manufacturing Shift Lead

Blue Origin LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a dynamic Shift Leader for Manufacturing Ops & Assembly to oversee aerospace component production. You will lead a cross-functional team on the shop floor, drive safety, quality, and schedule attainment, and partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Control, and Program Management to remove barriers and raise performance.

Responsibilities include coaching technicians, implementing standardized work, improving First Pass Yield, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of aerospace manufacturing or structures assembly experience.
• 2+ years of experience leading production teams or shift operations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Technicians in fabrication, drilling, assembly, alignment, and integration of aerospace structures.
• Promote safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence across shifts.
• Execute daily production plans balancing safety, quality, delivery, and labor efficiency.
• Conduct shift startup meetings and communicate production priorities.
• Ensure work aligns with engineering drawings and standard work; identify risks and recovery plans.
• Drive First Pass Yield, root-cause problem solving, and nonconformance reduction.
• Coach technicians and develop technical talent through mentoring and cross-training.

Skills

Leadership

Aerospace manufacturing

Problem solving

Safety culture

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Trade school certification / technical degree

Tools

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a dynamic Shift Leader for Manufacturing Ops & Assembly to oversee aerospace component production. You will lead a cross-functional team on the shop floor, drive safety, quality, and schedule attainment, and partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Control, and Program Management to remove barriers and raise performance.

Responsibilities include coaching technicians, implementing standardized work, improving First Pass Yield, and