Shift Leader - TPSMF - C Shift

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL seeks a seasoned supervisor to lead TPS Manufacturing teams, guiding safety-first operations and day-to-day production. You will coordinate technicians, manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, and schedulers to deliver complex components for human spaceflight.

The role emphasizes mentorship, process improvements, and hiring oversight, with a focus on continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience Supervising/Leading in a similar field.
• CNC Experience with Quilters, laser cutters, routers, splitters, PLCs and Valves.
• Lean/5S
• Familiar with Automated equipment and operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel working TPS Manufacturing day-to-day operations with emphasis on Safety, to include scheduling and delegation of work.
• Guide teammates and ensure that each person has everything vital to safely succeed
• Champion continued learning and growth to attract, develop, and retain phenomenal people
• Conduct regular check-ins to ensure team member performance, fulfillment, and growth
• Author job descriptions, screen candidates, and conduct interviews. Make hiring recommendations
• Develop and implement process, efficiency, and continuous safety improvements
• Responsible for prioritizing and establishment of Work Center assignments, employee training, overtime assignments and back-up for absent employees
• Maintain all shop programs including Safety, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Clean as you go programs

Skills

Supervisory experience

CNC experience

Lean/5S

Automated equipment

Tools

Quilters CNC

Laser cutters

Routers

PLC systems

Valves

Job description

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

About Blue Origin

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a hardworking team of technicians and engineers, you will build human-rated orbital launch vehicles.

In this role, you will directly lead and supervise technicians and coordinate additional teammates such as manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, production controllers, schedulers, etc. You will have ultimate and full responsibility for guiding your crew with the Manufacturing of TPS products.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel at integrating and coordinating multi-functional teams of individuals, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies and methodologies continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you.

Shifts available

• C Shift | Friday – Sunday (5am-5:30pm)

Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Supervise personnel working TPS Manufacturing day-to-day operations with emphasis on Safety, to include scheduling and delegation of work.
• Guide teammates and ensure that each person has everything vital to safely succeed
• Champion continued learning and growth to attract, develop, and retain phenomenal people
• Conduct regular check-ins to ensure team member performance, fulfillment, and growth
• Author job descriptions, screen candidates, and conduct interviews. Make hiring recommendations
• Develop and implement process, efficiency, and continuous safety improvements
• Responsible for prioritizing and establishment of Work Center assignments, employee training, overtime assignments and back-up for absent employees
• Maintain all shop programs including Safety, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Clean as you go programs

Culture Statement

• Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience Supervising/Leading in a similar field.
• CNC Experience with Quilters, laser cutters, routers, splitters, PLCS and Valves.
• Lean/5S
• Familiar with Automated equipment and operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with Lasers, Commercial Quilting machines, Bonding, Furnace operations, Valves and PLCs.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and coordination skills
• Continuous improvement mentality. Our job is never complete; we are always refining and improving
• Curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it
• Lean certification
• Experience in new product introduction
• Experience in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment
• Experience in Aerospace/Launch vehicles
• Experience in assembly, integration, and handling of large production.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affiantive Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.