Shift Lead, Aerospace Manufacturing & Assembly

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Education support program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin in Florida seeks a dynamic Shift Leader of Manufacturing Ops & Assembly to oversee aerospace component production. You will lead cross‑functional teams, optimize processes, and drive on‑time delivery while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will mentor manufacturing staff, develop production plans, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain to scale up new products and improve metrics in a fast-paced spaceflight environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing a team within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• 5+ years of experience in as an individual contributor within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive decision‑making and operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Develop and execute production plans to meet delivery schedules.
• Mentor manufacturing teams, providing guidance and fostering a positive work environment, encouraging teamwork and openness, and sharing information to foster unity.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to address manufacturing challenges, balancing day‑to‑day activities with strategic planning.
• Monitor production performance and provide regular updates to senior management, demonstrating sound judgment and understanding the impact of team actions on business drivers and adapting to industry changes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards, and take initiative on opportunities and challenges with urgency and enthusiasm.
• Manage budget and resource allocation for manufacturing activities.
• Support new product introductions and scale up production capabilities.
• Evaluate inputs and criteria to make informed decisions with a focus on decision quality.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

Job description

Blue Origin in Florida seeks a dynamic Shift Leader of Manufacturing Ops & Assembly to oversee aerospace component production. You will lead cross‑functional teams, optimize processes, and drive on‑time delivery while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will mentor manufacturing staff, develop production plans, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain to scale up new products and improve metrics in a fast-paced spaceflight environment.