Launch Operations Shift Lead

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL is seeking a hands-on supervisor to lead technicians and machinists in fabrication, assembly, and test operations. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and schedule adherence, with responsibilities spanning planning, mentoring, and cross-functional communication.

You will oversee shift coverage, ensure work conforms to procedures, and support integration and testing of flight systems. Relocation is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years in manufacturing ops, test/assembly, or related environment.
• 1+ year frontline leadership directing technicians or operators.
• Experience with complex or hazardous systems (cryogenic, high pressure, propellants, etc.).
• Ability to read and follow procedures, drawings, schematics and manuals.
• Proven ability to plan daily work while meeting safety, quality and schedule goals.
• Strong digital-tool proficiency and quick learner of new systems.
• Willing to work nonstandard hours, travel occasionally, and work in field environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead technicians, operators, and machinists in fabrication, assembly, test, and manufacturing with safety and quality focus.
• Plan, assign, and monitor shift coverage, work centers, overtime, and backup coverage.
• Ensure work aligns with procedures, instructions, drawings, and safety/quality requirements.
• Provide hands-on support for integration, checkout, test, and operations of flight and ground systems as needed.
• Conduct regular performance check-ins, coaching, and mentorship for team members.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and recognition for your team.
• Communicate status, issues, and risks to leadership and partner teams.
• Drive safety culture; identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Organize root-cause investigations for quality excursions on shift.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to safety, quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Maintain clean, organized, compliant work areas (5S, clean-as-you-go, tool/FOD control).

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing ops

Safety compliance

Technical document reading

Digital tools

Supervisory experience

Tools

MES

Spreadsheets

Email

Maintenance systems

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL is seeking a hands-on supervisor to lead technicians and machinists in fabrication, assembly, and test operations. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and schedule adherence, with responsibilities spanning planning, mentoring, and cross-functional communication.

You will oversee shift coverage, ensure work conforms to procedures, and support integration and testing of flight systems. Relocation is available for the right candidate.