Shift Lead Payload Accommodation - A Shift

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

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.

Position Summary: The A-Shift Shift Leader for Payload Accommodations Vertical and Clean Integration is responsible for leading a fast-paced, rate-driven manufacturing environment during second shift operations. This role ensures execution across cost, quality, schedule, and safety while supporting increasing production demands and workforce growth. The shift leader will oversee payload integration activities within clean environments and vertical build operations, leading a multifunctional team to drive performance to meet program objectives.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead A-shift production operations in Payload Accommodations and Clean Integration work centers
• Ensure adherence to cost, quality, schedule, and safety (CQSS) targets during evening operations
• Supervise and support a team of production employees, ensuring proper staffing and coverage for A-shift
• Coordinate across multifunctional teams (engineering, quality, supply chain, planning) to resolve issues and maintain flow during shift transitions
• Drive on-time delivery across multiple shipsets in payload integration and vertical build structures
• Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions to address gaps
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and compliance with all safety requirements, particularly in clean room environments
• Ensure payload integration quality standards are met and reduce defects/rework
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new B-shift employees as production ramps
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce cost
• Communicate status, risks, and recovery plans to leadership and A-shift counterparts
• Maintain strict clean room protocols and procedures for payload integration activities

Basic Qualifications: 

• Experience in manufacturing, production, or operations leadership
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong understanding of rate production and workflow management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience with clean room operations or cleanroom protocol adherence

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace or complex assembly manufacturing
• Background leading multifunctional teams
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing / continuous improvement principles •
• Experience managing tiered production builds or multiple shipsets
• Familiarity with production metrics and performance tracking tools
• Experience in payload integration, satellite components, or sensitive equipment handling
• Previous experience leading evening/night shift operations

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and team development
• Operational execution
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Decision-making under pressure
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Shift transition management

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced production floor environment including clean room facilities
• Requires frequent presence on the shop floor
• May support extended hours based on production needs
• Will work with payload accommodations in vertical and clean integration work centers

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.

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

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• 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 Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.