Rocket Engine Assembly Shift Lead

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled Assembly Team Lead to manage rocket engine assembly operations in Huntsville, AL. You will recruit, coach, plan shifts, monitor labor hours, and drive quality, safety, and cost improvements in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

You'll collaborate with engineers to refine assembly processes, ensure 5S and FOD controls, maintain equipment, and uphold rigorous documentation and training records across multiple shifts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams.
• Ability to work in a team environment with changing priorities.
• Strong organization skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read drawings and prints.
• Experience assembling aerospace or military hardware.
• Familiarity with proper disposal of hazardous waste.
• Attention to detail and passion for space.

Responsibilities

• Managing personnel, including recruiting, quarterly performance reviews, coaching, scheduling, and overtime monitoring.
• Promoting teamwork and maintaining 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.
• Working with engineering to develop processes and evaluate equipment, safety, and cost.
• Ensuring products meet quality standards per released engineering.
• Maintaining stock of consumables.
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated.
• Ensuring proper 5S and FOD controls are in place.
• Working safely with hazardous chemicals and high pressure.
• Willing to work all shifts.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Documentation and records

Read drawings and prints

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled Assembly Team Lead to manage rocket engine assembly operations in Huntsville, AL. You will recruit, coach, plan shifts, monitor labor hours, and drive quality, safety, and cost improvements in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

You'll collaborate with engineers to refine assembly processes, ensure 5S and FOD controls, maintain equipment, and uphold rigorous documentation and training records across multiple shifts.