Welding & Forming Team Lead – Aerospace

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL is seeking a seasoned leader to supervise welding and forming manufacturing operations, directing a team of technicians and welders to deliver high-quality aluminum and specialty alloy fabrications on complex hardware.

You will drive safety, schedule adherence, and continuous improvement, partnering with engineering and quality teams to meet production goals while maintaining crane safety, equipment maintenance, and strict compliance with aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing with welding or metal forming focus.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong welding process knowledge (TIG, seam welding, aluminum, alloys).
• Crane safety background and safe operation practices.
• Familiarity with ISO, AS9100, or D17.1 quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/specifications.
• Problem-solving and decisive decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily welding and forming operations.
• Mentor and develop technicians and welders.
• Ensure quality standards, specs, and production schedules.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Enforce safety protocols and procedures.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and planning teams for schedule adherence.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost productivity and reduce costs.
• Manage materials inventory and consumables.
• Support new product development and process qualification.

Skills

Welding

Metal Forming

Production Scheduling

Quality Systems

Reading Engineering Drawings

Crane Safety

Problem Solving

Aerospace Experience

Six Sigma / Lean (Preferred)

Job description

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL is seeking a seasoned leader to supervise welding and forming manufacturing operations, directing a team of technicians and welders to deliver high-quality aluminum and specialty alloy fabrications on complex hardware.

You will drive safety, schedule adherence, and continuous improvement, partnering with engineering and quality teams to meet production goals while maintaining crane safety, equipment maintenance, and strict compliance with aerospace standards.