Aerospace Structures Shift Lead | Spaceflight Manufacturing

Blue Origin LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Structures Shift Leader to guide a team of structures technicians responsible for fabrication, drilling, assembly, fixturing, alignment, and integration of aerospace structures for flight and non-flight hardware on the Space Coast, FL.

You will drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery, manage shift priorities, coach technicians, and champion Lean manufacturing while coordinating with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to remove bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specs.
• Experience with aerospace manufacturing processes and precision assembly.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating across Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain.
• Proficiency with MS Office and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Willingness to work at heights and lift up to 50 lbs; comply with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Structures Technicians on fabrication, drilling, and assembly.
• Promote safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence on every shift.
• Execute daily production plan while balancing safety, quality, delivery, and labor efficiency.
• Conduct shift startup meetings, set priorities, and coordinate recovery plans to maintain schedule.
• Ensure work follows engineering drawings, instructions, and standard work.
• Coach technicians, develop talent, and implement standardized work.
• Drive Lean initiatives, 5S, and continuous improvement across shifts.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Work instructions

Precision measurement

Coordination

Problem solving

MS Office

MES

Safety awareness

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Calipers

Inspection tools

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Structures Shift Leader to guide a team of structures technicians responsible for fabrication, drilling, assembly, fixturing, alignment, and integration of aerospace structures for flight and non-flight hardware on the Space Coast, FL.

You will drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery, manage shift priorities, coach technicians, and champion Lean manufacturing while coordinating with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to remove bottlenecks.