Spaceflight Manufacturing Shift Lead (Flexible Shifts)

Blue Origin; Florida; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking a Senior Supervisor to lead and supervise technicians across the GS2 Upper Stage Vehicle assembly and test operations. You will coordinate manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, production controllers, schedulers, and other teammates to ensure on-time, safe production of human-rated spaceflight hardware.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, performance reviews, continuous improvement, and adherence to 5S and Lean practices.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of supervisory experience in manufacturing or similar setting.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing operations is required.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Understand KPIs and how to drive improvements.
• Excellent communication with customers and team members.
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to lead change.
• Distinguish between production and development environments.
• Fluent use of precision hand tools in assembly and test.
• Proficient with common PCs and software tools.
• Self-motivated with ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong background in mechanical, fluids, and avionics systems (desirable).
• Knowledge of 5S/Lean/Kaizen methodologies (desirable).
• Familiarity with installation tolerances (desirable).
• Experience operating cranes/forklifts around flight hardware (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Supervise assembly technicians in day-to-day operations.
• Conduct performance reviews and support staffing decisions.
• Lead recruitment efforts including technical screens and interviews.
• Assign workstations, training, and overtime planning.
• Maintain work center schedules and ensure customer expectations.
• Provide first-line escalation for HR issues and timecard questions.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement changes.
• Maintain 5S, Lean, Cleaning and Safety programs at the work center.
• Ensure adherence to work instructions, quality requirements, and processes.
• Record technician data (clock-in/out) accurately.
• Provide ongoing training and mentorship for the team.
• Ensure startup readiness for production and safe operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Aerospace manufacturing

Root cause analysis

KPI awareness

Strong communication

Continuous improvement mindset

Production vs development

Precision hand tools

Personal computer use

Self-motivation and prioritization

Mechanical and avionics systems (des)

5S/Lean/Kaizen (des)

Installation tolerances (des)

Heavy lifting equipment operation (des

Job description

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking a Senior Supervisor to lead and supervise technicians across the GS2 Upper Stage Vehicle assembly and test operations. You will coordinate manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, production controllers, schedulers, and other teammates to ensure on-time, safe production of human-rated spaceflight hardware.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, performance reviews, continuous improvement, and adherence to 5S and Lean practices.