Aerospace Structures Shift Lead

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is hiring a Structures Shift Leader to oversee a team of technicians responsible for fabrication, drilling, assembly and alignment of aerospace structures. You will drive safe, high‑quality, on‑time execution on the production floor, while mentoring technicians and coordinating with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.

You will champion lean principles, develop the workforce, and ensure standards are met for precision parts using aluminum, titanium, Inconel, composites, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in aerospace manufacturing, structures assembly, or related environment.
• 2+ years leading production teams, cells, or shift operations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and specs.
• Experience with structural drilling, precision assembly, fixturing, alignment, and aerospace processes.
• Experience with precision measurement equipment (torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers).
• Ability to coordinate across Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making in fast-paced production.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Structures Technicians in fabrication, drilling, assembly, alignment, and integration of aerospace structures.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence across shifts.
• Execute the daily production plan balancing safety, quality, delivery, and labor efficiency.
• Conduct shift startup meetings and communicate priorities while identifying risks.
• Ensure work complies with drawings, manufacturing instructions, specs, and standard work.
• Monitor performance and remove bottlenecks with cross-functional teams.
• Provide hands-on guidance for structural assembly, fixturing, and installation of materials including aluminum, titanium, Inconel, composites.
• Ensure proper tooling/calibration and use of precision measuring devices.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Leadership

Engineering drawings

Precision measurement

Cross-functional coordination

Problem solving

Physical stamina

MS Office / MES

Tools

Drilling systems

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Calipers

Inspection tools

Job description

Blue Origin is hiring a Structures Shift Leader to oversee a team of technicians responsible for fabrication, drilling, assembly and alignment of aerospace structures. You will drive safe, high‑quality, on‑time execution on the production floor, while mentoring technicians and coordinating with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.

You will champion lean principles, develop the workforce, and ensure standards are met for precision parts using aluminum, titanium, Inconel, composites, and