Lunar Manufacturing Shift Leader — Spaceflight Ops

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Education support

Stock options

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL is seeking a dynamic Shift Lead for Lunar Production – Manufacturing Operations & Assembly to supervise aerospace fabrication, drilling, and assembly on the production floor. You will lead a high‑performing team, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and drive continuous improvement with cross‑functional collaboration.

This role requires 8+ years in aerospace manufacturing and 2+ years of leadership, with hands‑on problem solving, and a strong

Qualifications

• 8+ years in aerospace manufacturing or related field.
• 2+ years leading production teams.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Experience with precision drilling and aerospace processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Technicians in fabrication, drilling, assembly, alignment, and integration of aerospace structures.
• Promote and enforce an uncompromising culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Execute the daily production plan while balancing safety, quality, delivery, and labor efficiency.
• Conduct shift startup meetings, communicate production priorities, identify risks, and coordinate recovery plans to maintain schedule.
• Ensure technicians execute work in accordance with engineering drawings, manufacturing instructions, specifications, and approved standard work.
• Monitor work center performance and remove production bottlenecks through cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Aerospace manufacturing

Safety culture

Process control

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office

MES

Job description

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL is seeking a dynamic Shift Lead for Lunar Production – Manufacturing Operations & Assembly to supervise aerospace fabrication, drilling, and assembly on the production floor. You will lead a high‑performing team, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and drive continuous improvement with cross‑functional collaboration.

This role requires 8+ years in aerospace manufacturing and 2+ years of leadership, with hands‑on problem solving, and a strong