Lunar Production Shift Lead

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a dynamic Shift Lead for Lunar Production—Manufacturing Operations & Assembly in Florida. You will lead technicians through fabrication, drilling, and assembly of aerospace structures, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

This role requires strong leadership, hands-on engineering insight, and a commitment to lean practices to drive First Pass Yield and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in aerospace manufacturing, assembly, or related environment.
• 2+ years leading production teams, manufacturing cells, or shift operations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications.
• Working knowledge of structural drilling, precision assembly, fixturing, alignment, fastening, and aerospace processes.
• Experience with precision measurement equipment including torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, and inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of technicians in fabrication, drilling, assembly, alignment, and integration of aerospace structures.
• 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 and communicate production priorities; identify risks and plan recovery.
• Ensure work conforms to engineering drawings, instructions, specs, and standard work.
• Monitor performance and remove bottlenecks through cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Safety culture

Team coaching

Lean manufacturing

Quality awareness

Communication

Excel / Office

Education

Trade school certification / technical degree / equivalent aerospace experience

Tools

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Calipers

Inspection tools

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a dynamic Shift Lead for Lunar Production—Manufacturing Operations & Assembly in Florida. You will lead technicians through fabrication, drilling, and assembly of aerospace structures, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

This role requires strong leadership, hands-on engineering insight, and a commitment to lean practices to drive First Pass Yield and continuous improvement.