Rocket Engine Assembly Shift Lead

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Paid Time Off

Stock Options

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville seeks a results-driven team lead to manage rocket engine assembly operations. You will supervise personnel, promote teamwork, and ensure safety and quality across manufacturing processes.

You will coordinate resources, work with engineers to optimize assembly methods, read drawings, and maintain training records. The role demands flexibility for shifts and a commitment to Earth-friendly space exploration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams.
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple rapidly changing priorities.
• Strong organization skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to document and maintain accurate records, as well as read drawings and prints.
• Ability to use standard tools and basic fabrication equipment.
• Experience assembling and troubleshooting aerospace or military hardware.
• Familiarity with proper disposal of hazardous waste.
• Attention to detail, passion for space and for success.

Responsibilities

• Managing personnel, including: recruiting, quarterly performance reviews, coaching, managing work schedule, and monitoring labor hours and overtime.
• Promoting and inspiring teamwork and good employee morale.
• Managing resource projections and personnel assignments to meet demanding schedules.
• Providing status updates on hardware deliveries at daily schedule meeting.
• Developing training and ensuring team member training records are accurate.
• Interfacing with engineers to improve assembly procedures and processes.
• Working with engineering team to develop assembly processes and evaluate equipment, safety, and cost.
• Ensuring all products meet quality standard in accordance with released engineering.
• Maintaining stock of consumable items.
• Ensuring all tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated.
• Ensuring proper 5S and FOD controls are in place and adhered to.
• Working safely with hazardous chemicals and high pressure.
• Willing to work all shifts.

Skills

Team leadership

Documentation

MS Office

Reading drawings

Aerospace hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Fabrication equipment

Quality inspection tools

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville seeks a results-driven team lead to manage rocket engine assembly operations. You will supervise personnel, promote teamwork, and ensure safety and quality across manufacturing processes.

You will coordinate resources, work with engineers to optimize assembly methods, read drawings, and maintain training records. The role demands flexibility for shifts and a commitment to Earth-friendly space exploration.