Blue Origin · 1 week ago
Composites/Mechanical Integration Supervisor
Space Coast, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable space vehicles for the benefit of Earth. They are seeking a Composites/Mechanical Integration Supervisor to lead a team in composite manufacturing, ensuring safety, quality, and production commitments are met while actively participating in day-to-day operations.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 5–10 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
Associate's or Bachelor's 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
Benefits
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%
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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