Aerospace Structures Shift Lead

Blue Origin

Merritt Island (FL)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Structures Shift Leader on Space Coast, FL to guide a team of Structures Technicians and drive fabrication, drilling, assembly, fixturing, alignment, and integration of aerospace structures for flight hardware. You will lead daily on the production floor, ensuring safety, quality, schedule attainment, and continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to remove barriers, implement standardized

Qualifications

8+ years in aerospace manufacturing, structures assembly or related field.
2+ years leading production teams or shift operations.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
Experience with precision drilling, fixturing, alignment and aerospace assembly.
Familiarity with torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, and inspection tools.
Strong cross-functional coordination with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning and Supply Chain.
U.S. citizenship or eligible for employment in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise Structures Technicians in fabrication, drilling, assembly, fixturing, alignment and integration.
Promote safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence across every shift.
Execute daily production plan balancing safety, quality, delivery, and labor efficiency.
Conduct shift startup meetings, communicate priorities, identify risks, and coordinate recovery plans.
Ensure work follows engineering drawings, instructions, specifications, and standard work.
Monitor center performance and remove bottlenecks through coordination with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production Control.
Provide technical guidance for structural assembly and precision drilling, fixturing, alignment and installation.
Own shift metrics: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Labor Efficiency, First Pass Yield, Rework, Schedule Adherence.
Champion Lean Manufacturing with 5S, daily improvements, and standard work.