CNC Programmer - A shift

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. It involves Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Strategy Development
• Transform engineering designs into comprehensive machining strategies
• Optimize production processes for Mills, Lathes, Multi-Axis Mills/Lathes, and VTLs
• Provide critical design-for-manufacturing feedback to engineering teams
• Develop, edit, and optimize CNC programs for complex aerospace components
• Create custom tooling and fixtures for specialized applications
• Create detailed set-up documentation and technical instructions
• Implement process improvements for both machining operations and workflows
• Quality & Production Support
• Maintain rigorous configuration control for all manufacturing documentation
• Troubleshoot manufacturing discrepancies and implement solutions
• Support make-buy decisions with accurate machine time estimates
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and specifications

Requirements

• Passion for Blue Origin's mission of enabling millions of people living and working in space
• 15+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience
• 10+ years in CNC programming with NX/UG or MasterCam
• 5+ years experience machining hardened metals and working with nickel-based alloys and aluminum
• Expert-level blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
• Proven experience with tooling/fixture design and optimization
• Strong skills in determining optimal cutting parameters and cutter selection
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Self-motivated with strong prioritization skills to meet project deadlines

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, refugee, or asylee status
• Experience with NX CAM software
• Experience with Vericut or similar simulation/verification software
• Expertise with exotic materials including nickel-based alloys, copper, and titanium
• CMM programming and operation experience
• CNC machine setup and operation capabilities
• Ability to support off-shift operations when required
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment around flight critical hardware

Skills

• Strong CNC programming skills
• Advanced manufacturing strategy development
• Tooling and fixture design
• Optimal cutting parameter determination
• GD&T proficiency
• Effective communication and documentation
• Process improvement implementation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 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
• Stock options for regular employees
• Paid time off
• Additional benefits and bonuses based on role and company discretion

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Company Culture

Blue Origin is dedicated to building an authentic workplace where all employees feel valued and included. The company supports diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and provides resources for professional growth and development.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background checks are required for all positions, including a Standard Background Check, DBIDS background check, DOT physical, and potentially additional requirements depending on the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to 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. The company supports the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.