Machine Programmer - All Levels

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Relocation provided. Multiple positions available.

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. Produces machined parts, products, or components by programming and operating computer numerical control (CNC) production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Development of machining strategy to take design data and produce machined hardware.
• Develop manufacturing Mills/Lathes/Multi Axis Mills and Multi Axis Lathes/VTLs.
• Concept manufacturing plans.
• Develop programs.
• Design custom tools and fixtures as needed.
• Develop set-up sheets.
• Communicate with designers and machinists.
• Design for manufacture feedback.
• Make-buy decision support + machine time estimates.
• Process improvement (both machining actual inputs and administrative process changes).
• Maintain configuration control on files and job records.
• Safely working within an industrial environment.
• Material sizing.
• Prepare, program, and operate CNC machinery.
• Develop, edit, or modify operation sequences based on manufacturing sketches, blueprints, or schematics.
• Set up machinery for production runs, operate machinery to meet quality and productivity standards, and troubleshoot and resolve errors or discrepancies.

Requirements

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• Minimum 15 years of hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 10 years in CNC programming with NX/UG or MasterCam.
• Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard.
• Tools fixture design.
• Set-up sheet creation.
• Determining initial feeds and speeds.
• Cutter selection and when needed cutter design.
• 5 years of machining experience and working with hardened metals.
• Design for manufacture experience.
• Excellent Communication.
• Nickel based alloys and Aluminum experience.
• Fluent in use of precision hand tools and familiar with use of personal computers.
• Self-motivating to prioritize work to meet project completion dates.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• NX experience preferred.
• Nickel based alloys, copper, Ti experience.
• Vericut or other program verification software experience.
• Ability to support off shifts.
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware.
• CMM programming/operation.
• Setup and operate CNC machines.

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• 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 additional benefits and bonuses.

Background Check

• Blue’s Standard Background Check required for all positions.
• Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation.
• Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.