Spaceflight Production Flow Specialist

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

401(k) Matching

Education Assistance

Job summary

Blue Origin in Space Coast, FL is seeking a Production Support Specialist to assist manufacturing technicians on aerospace hardware builds. Work on the floor with hands-on support, coordinating between technicians, engineering, and planning teams to keep production moving.

This role emphasizes safety, real-time problem solving, and 5S housekeeping, with duties including setting up work areas, operating material handling equipment, and aiding with payload assemblies.

Qualifications

• Relevant Manufacturing & Production Support experience: (0-3 years Level I Technician, 3+ years Level II Technician, 5+ years Level III Technician, 8+ years Level IV Technician)
• Work collaboratively with teams of varied skills, fields, and backgrounds
• Communicate clearly and appropriately, in writing and in person
• Basic digital literacy such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Repetitively climb ladders/stairs and work in small, restricted areas
• Perform repetitive work, including lifting of items up to 35lbs
• Operate various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, truck‑trailer combinations, and other ground support equipment as required
• High School diploma or GED
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Configure new production work areas with the necessary tooling and equipment to ensure efficient workflow and minimize any potential delays during the transition to high-rate manufacturing.
• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, cranes, etc.) and precision calibrated tools (torque wrenches, micrometers, etc.) to maintain high safety and quality standards.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for safety and efficiency, enhancing overall productivity.
• Drive the transition from development to production, proactively performing troubleshooting and maintenance as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas following 5S principles to promote safety and operational efficiency.
• Tasks involved in preparing and testing payload systems and hardware by applying materials, conducting painting, sealing, composite layup, repairs, testing, and assisting with vehicle assembly and installation.

Skills

Manufacturing & Production Support

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Digital literacy (Windows, MS Office)

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Cranes

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Blue Origin in Space Coast, FL is seeking a Production Support Specialist to assist manufacturing technicians on aerospace hardware builds. Work on the floor with hands-on support, coordinating between technicians, engineering, and planning teams to keep production moving.

This role emphasizes safety, real-time problem solving, and 5S housekeeping, with duties including setting up work areas, operating material handling equipment, and aiding with payload assemblies.