Aerospace Manufacturing Shift Lead

BLUE ORIGIN; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a dynamic Shift Leader of Manufacturing Ops & Assembly to oversee aerospace component production across multiple shifts. You will lead teams to achieve operational excellence, develop production plans, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain to drive improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role focuses on mentoring teams, optimizing processes, and scaling production for new programs while maintaining high standards in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing a team in manufacturing or aerospace.
• 5+ years as individual contributor in manufacturing or aerospace.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and work at heights and/or in confined spaces.
• Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Develop and execute production plans to meet delivery schedules.
• Mentor manufacturing teams, providing guidance and fostering teamwork and openness.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain to address challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor production performance and report to senior management with sound judgment.
• Ensure safety, regulatory, and company standards and manage budgets and resources.
• Support new product introductions and scale up production capabilities.
• Evaluate inputs and criteria to make informed decisions with quality.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Team mentoring

Data analysis

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a dynamic Shift Leader of Manufacturing Ops & Assembly to oversee aerospace component production across multiple shifts. You will lead teams to achieve operational excellence, develop production plans, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain to drive improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role focuses on mentoring teams, optimizing processes, and scaling production for new programs while maintaining high standards in a fast-paced