Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
As part of a hardworking team of Machinists, NC Programmers and Technicians you will program, setup, operate and maintain world class, state of the art CNC machines to fabricate components for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of CNC machining and fabrication. You will be responsible for setting up and operating a variety of CNC machines and equipment to produce accurate components enabling first article success on tight tolerance, high value parts.
This team in particular owns the machining of early-stage hardware across multiple business units, including Lunar.
You will be expected to take on multiple duties, from DFM input to programming CAM software to machining unique, low-volume parts.
Special Mentions:- We're seeking candidates for multiple machinist openings
- Relocation Provided
- Shifts available:
- Monday-Friday 5am - 1:30pm
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:- Programming, setting up, and operating 2, 3, and 5-axis lathes and mills, EDMs, manual machines, and supporting equipment
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, models, and descriptions
- Machining new or modifying existing tight-tolerance and high-value parts while balancing the needs for both speed and quality
- Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications.
- Implement and refine new manufacturing processes
- Work with engineering to document and standardize production processes
- Collaborate with engineering to develop production-ready manufacturing approaches
- Work directly with engineers to provide Design for Manufacturability (DfM) feedback
- Actively participating in finding solutions with engineers that meet design and schedule requirements
- Providing excellent customer service to all current and potential customers within Blue Origin
- Cradle-to-grave job planning and execution including machine and material selection, tooling design, part programming using CAM software, machining and inspecting parts, and communicating directly with customers
- Assisting with the identification and purchase of job-specific and general shop supplies, tools, and machinery
- Working both independently and collaboratively within a team of individual contributors to enable every member to succeed in their respective tasks
- Assist with transition from development to production by working alongside engineering to successfully transition products
- Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency
- Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision.
Minimum Qualifications: - Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
- Minimum of 5 years as a machinist, programmer, or machine operator
- Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
- A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of various skills across large geographic distances.
- Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment with rapidly changing priorities.
- Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
- Extremely customer-focused with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Work off-shift, extended hours, overtime, and weekends if/when necessary.
- Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum of 3 years experience CNC programming in NX, Master Cam, etc.
- Experience with Okuma or other CNC controls
- Familiar with GD&T per ASME Y14.5
- Outside processing knowledge (heat treat, plating, coating, grinding, etc.)
- A proven track record of successful continuous improvement projects
- Experience in an aerospace environment
- Experience machining nickel-based stainless-steel alloys, copper, titanium
- Tooling and fixture design
- Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts
- Experience machining tight tolerance, high value components
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $39.34 - $55.07
Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon'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.
Benefits- Benefits include: 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%, and an 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 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.
