CompositesMechanical Integration Supervisor

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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 is a frontline hands-on production supervisor role supporting Payload Fairing composite manufacturing. The Supervisor is expected to actively participate in day-to-day production while leading and supporting an hourly team responsible for composite layup operations including carbon pre-preg carbon fiber fiberglass and hand layup processes.

In this role you will directly contribute to the fabrication of flight hardware while ensuring safety quality and production rate commitments are met. You will share in the teams impact across all aspects of transforming how rockets are manufactured and operated while driving disciplined execution on the production floor.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced production environment works effectively on integrated cross-functional teams and leads by example through hands-on engagement. This role is well-suited for individuals who continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve bring experience from composite or advanced manufacturing environments (aerospace experience is not required) and are willing to contribute wherever needed to support team and program success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise hourly technicians in a rate production environment while maintaining safety quality cost and schedule performance.

• Ensure work is executed strictly to released work instructions specifications and engineering requirements.

• Drive production to takt and rate commitments ensuring hardware flows through work centers at the required pace.

• Actively manage daily execution using standard work tiered meetings and visual management.

• Hold technicians accountable to quality standards first-pass yield and workmanship expectations for flight hardware.

• Identify escalate and resolve production constraints impacting safety quality or schedule in a timely manner.

• Coordinate cross-functionally with Engineering Quality Manufacturing Engineering Facilities and Supply Chain to remove barriers to execution.

• Ensure technicians are properly trained qualified and certified prior to task assignment.

• Promote and enforce 5S FOD prevention and a clean inspection-ready work environment.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput yield and process stability.

• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety policies and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 510 years of experience in a manufacturing production or operations environment.

• Prior experience leading or supervising hourly employees or acting in a lead role.

• Ability to read and interpret work instructions drawings and technical documentation.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear direction and constructive feedback.

• Working knowledge of safety quality and production control fundamentals.

• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights or weekends as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering Operations or a related field.

• Experience supporting rate production of flight or high-reliability hardware.

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles standard work and continuous improvement tools.

• Experience driving first-pass yield and throughput improvements in a production environment.

• Background working cross-functionally with Engineering Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams.

• Experience in aerospace defense or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

• Demonstrated ability to lead through change while maintaining high standards for safety and quality.

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

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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.

• 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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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