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Job Description
Shift Lead Payload Accommodation - B Shift Blue Origin life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), stock options United States, Florida, Merritt Island 8082 Space Commerce Way (Show on map) May 05, 2026 Application close date: 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. 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 B-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 B-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 B-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
Willingness to work B-shift hours
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
B-shift schedule (typically afternoons/evenings)
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
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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 atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.