CNC Machinist & Programmer III

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating multi-axis CNC milling machines (3-axis through 5-axis) to produce precision components per engineering drawings and process plans
• Setting up and operating CNC lathes and turning centers for precision shaft, housing, and case machining
• Interpreting engineering drawings with complex GD&T requirements and planning machining sequences to achieve specified tolerances
• Providing machinability feedback directly to design engineering — advising on tolerancing, feature accessibility, fixturing constraints, and material selection to improve producibility before designs freeze
• Evaluating and recommending CNC machines for the long-term production equipment plan — assessing machine tool capability, work envelope, accuracy, and throughput against program requirements
• Performing first-article machining for new part numbers — optimizing feeds, speeds, tool paths, and fixturing for challenging materials and geometries
• Performing in-process measurement using precision instruments (CMM, micrometers, bore gauges, surface profilometers) and making offset adjustments to maintain tolerance
• Maintaining tooling inventories, performing tool life management, and recommending tool selection for new applications
• Documenting machining results, tool life data, and process parameters for production knowledge capture
• Supporting process qualification and capability studies (Cp/Cpk) for critical dimensions
• Maintaining equipment through basic preventive maintenance and identifying issues requiring maintenance support

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree in machining technology or equivalent technical training preferred
• 15+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience in an aerospace environment
• 7+ years of experience working with multi-axis lathes and high-speed 5-axis mills producing complex parts with tight tolerances
• 7+ years of experience machining hardened metals including nickel-based alloys, stainless steels, and high-temperature superalloys
• Extensive experience with CNC controls including Mazak, Okuma, Fanuc, Heidenhain, Siemens, or equivalent platforms
• Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5; ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
• CAM software experience, preferably Siemens NX
• Proficiency with precision measurement instruments (micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, CMM operation, surface profilometers)
• Able to work effectively with close attention to detail in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities
• A continuous improvement mindset — our job is never complete; we are always optimizing
• Extremely customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of multiple skills across large geographic distances
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate degree in machining technology or equivalent technical training preferred
• 15+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience in an aerospace environment
• 7+ years of experience working with multi-axis lathes and high-speed 5-axis mills producing complex parts with tight tolerances
• 7+ years of experience machining hardened metals including nickel-based alloys, stainless steels, and high-temperature superalloys
• Extensive experience with CNC controls including Mazak, Okuma, Fanuc, Heidenhain, Siemens, or equivalent platforms
• Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5; ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
• CAM software experience, preferably Siemens NX
• Proficiency with precision measurement instruments (micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, CMM operation, surface profilometers)
• Able to work effectively with close attention to detail in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities
• A continuous improvement mindset — our job is never complete; we are always optimizing
• Extremely customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of multiple skills across large geographic distances
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight

Skills

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate degree in machining technology or equivalent technical training preferred
• 15+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience in an aerospace environment
• 7+ years of experience working with multi-axis lathes and high-speed 5-axis mills producing complex parts with tight tolerances
• 7+ years of experience machining hardened metals including nickel-based alloys, stainless steels, and high-temperature superalloys
• Extensive experience with CNC controls including Mazak, Okuma, Fanuc, Heidenhain, Siemens, or equivalent platforms
• Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5; ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
• CAM software experience, preferably Siemens NX
• Proficiency with precision measurement instruments (micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, CMM operation, surface profilometers)
• Able to work effectively with close attention to detail in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities
• A continuous improvement mindset — our job is never complete; we are always optimizing
• Extremely customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of multiple skills across large geographic distances
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight

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
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD