Aerospace Structures Shift Lead | Relocation Available

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Structures Shift Leader on Space Coast, FL. You will guide a Structures Technician team through fabrication, drilling, and assembly of flight and non-flight hardware, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery on each shift.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to remove barriers, standardize work, and drive continuous improvement while developing a high-performing technical workforce.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in aerospace manufacturing, structures assembly, or related environment.
• 2+ years leading production teams, manufacturing cells, or shift operations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specs.
• Experience with precision drilling, fixturing, alignment, and aerospace processes.
• Experience with precision measurement tools and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Structures Technicians in fabrication, drilling, and assembly of aerospace structures.
• Drive safety, quality, and schedule attainment across shifts.
• Execute daily production plan balancing safety, quality, delivery, and labor efficiency.
• Conduct shift startup meetings and communicate priorities and risks.
• Ensure work aligns with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Identify bottlenecks and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to recover plans.
• Provide hands-on guidance for structural assembly, fixturing, and precision drilling.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Team leadership

Engineering drawings

Precision measurement

Root cause analysis

Education

Technical degree or trade school

Tools

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Calipers

Manufacturing MES

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Structures Shift Leader on Space Coast, FL. You will guide a Structures Technician team through fabrication, drilling, and assembly of flight and non-flight hardware, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery on each shift.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to remove barriers, standardize work, and drive continuous improvement while developing a high-performing technical workforce.