Aerospace Structural Fabrication Operations Lead

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a senior leader to manage Structural Fabrication shops across our aerospace production facilities. The role requires hands-on leadership, deep knowledge of metal forming, machining, and production processes, and close collaboration with engineering to transition development to production.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of direct supervision experience in aerospace environments, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with CAD/CAM tools and CMM programming, with a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15+ years in a direct supervision/leadership position, working on aerospace development programs or production facilities.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
• Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard.
• Outside processing knowledge (Metal forming, heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc.)
• Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities.
• Computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Structural Fabrication shops, including developing resource plans and profiles, authorizing job descriptions, conducting interviews, making hiring recommendations, assigning tasks, and conducting performance reviews.
• Hands on experience in training & development of critical metal forming and machining processes, supporting aerospace, commercial aircraft, or any specialized fabrication of close tolerance production hardware.
• Setup new production work areas, including layouts, tooling, and equipment setup, etc.
• Direct hands-on experience various products utilizing, multiple-axis machining, turning and or grinding centers.
• Interface with area leadership to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications.
• Develop and implement cost reduction processes and efficiency improvement measures.
• Implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
• Work with engineering to document and standardize production processes.
• Collaborate with engineering to develop production ready manufacturing approach.
• Review work instructions and provide recommended changes where necessary.
• Assure continued training and skills development to attract, develop, and retain great people.
• Assist with transition from development to production by working alongside engineering to successfully transition the product.
• Forecasting and developing recovery plans for constraints critical to vehicle delivery schedule.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Problem solving

Tools

CAD/CAM tools

CMM programming/operation

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a senior leader to manage Structural Fabrication shops across our aerospace production facilities. The role requires hands-on leadership, deep knowledge of metal forming, machining, and production processes, and close collaboration with engineering to transition development to production.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of direct supervision experience in aerospace environments, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with CAD/CAM tools and CMM programming, with a