Aerospace Structures Lead Technician

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin on the Space Coast is seeking a Structures Shift Leader to guide a team of technicians in fabrication, drilling, and assembly of aerospace structures, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production Control to remove barriers, drive standardized work, and ensure structures are built to the highest standards of precision and mission readiness.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in aerospace manufacturing, structures assembly, or related environment.
• 2+ years leading production teams or shift operations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications.
• Experience with 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 a fast‑paced production environment.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Structures Technicians in fabrication, drilling, assembly, alignment, and integration of aerospace structures.
• Promote and enforce an uncompromising culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence throughout every shift.
• Execute the daily production plan while balancing safety, quality, delivery, and labor efficiency objectives.
• Conduct shift startup meetings, communicate production priorities, identify risks, and coordinate recovery plans to maintain schedule.
• Ensure technicians execute work in accordance with engineering drawings, manufacturing instructions, specifications, and approved standard work.
• Monitor work center performance and proactively remove production bottlenecks through effective coordination with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production Control.
• Provide technical guidance and hands‑on support for structural assembly, precision drilling, fixturing, alignment, and installation activities involving aluminum, titanium, Inconel, composite, and bonded assemblies.
• Ensure proper utilization and calibration of tooling, fixtures, torque equipment, precision measuring devices, and specialized aerospace assembly equipment.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Structures assembly

Team leadership

Engineering drawings

Precision measurement

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Safety culture

MS Office

Tools

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Calipers

Inspection tools

Drilling systems knowledge

Job description

Blue Origin on the Space Coast is seeking a Structures Shift Leader to guide a team of technicians in fabrication, drilling, and assembly of aerospace structures, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production Control to remove barriers, drive standardized work, and ensure structures are built to the highest standards of precision and mission readiness.