Rocket Engine Assembly Shift Lead

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL is seeking a hands-on Engineering/Operations Lead responsible for directing a team focused on rocket engine assembly and refurbishment. You will collaborate with engineers to enhance assembly processes, ensure quality, and maintain safe, repeatable spaceflight operations.

You will manage personnel, schedule work, track training, and uphold 5S and FOD controls while supporting equipment maintenance and production goals across manufacturing and supply chain functions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and managing personnel.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; able to read drawings/prints.
• Experience assembling/troubleshooting aerospace hardware.
• Familiarity with hazardous waste disposal and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Managing personnel, including recruiting, performance reviews, coaching, schedules and overtime.
• Promoting teamwork and employee morale.
• Managing resource projections and assignments to meet schedules.
• Providing status updates on hardware deliveries at daily meetings.
• Developing training and maintaining training records.
• Interfacing with engineers to improve assembly procedures and processes.
• Working with engineering to develop assembly processes and evaluate equipment, safety, and cost.
• Ensuring products meet quality standards per released engineering.
• Maintaining stock of consumables and equipment calibration.
• Ensuring 5S and FOD controls are in place and adhered to.
• Working safely with hazardous chemicals and high pressure.
• Willing to work all shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Reading drawings

Fabrication equipment

Hazardous materials handling

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL is seeking a hands-on Engineering/Operations Lead responsible for directing a team focused on rocket engine assembly and refurbishment. You will collaborate with engineers to enhance assembly processes, ensure quality, and maintain safe, repeatable spaceflight operations.

You will manage personnel, schedule work, track training, and uphold 5S and FOD controls while supporting equipment maintenance and production goals across manufacturing and supply chain functions.