Sr-Machinist/Programmer-Turbo Machined Parts

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will process and program large and small Turbo Machined components supporting assembly, of flight hardware for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of transforming the way rockets are made and operated. If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel on integrated cross-functional teams, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies (even if perhaps not in the aerospace industry), continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, enjoy occasional travel, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. Responsibilities: Hands on experience in programming and set up of 5 axis mills, multi axis lathes, development of critical machining processes, supporting impellers, Blades, Blisks, and other turbo machined parts. Help with the setup new production work areas, including layouts, tooling and equipment setup, for the development and production of Turbo machined parts. Direct hands on experience with the development and production of impellers and other turbo machined parts and other various products utilizing, multiple-axis machining, turning and or grinding centers. Interface with area leadership to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals. 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 approach. Review work instructions and provide recommended changes where necessary. Assist with transition from development to production by working alongside engineering to successfully transition the product. Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency. Second party verification of manufactured hardware. Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision. Qualifications: Minimum of 15 years in a manufacturing working hands on aerospace environment. Minimum of 7 years in CNC programming with offline software like UG/NX, and/or Master Cam with demonstrated past in turbo machined parts. Minimum of 7 years in working with multi axis machines Minimum of 7 years working with hardened metals. Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures. Extensive experience with Mazak, Okuma, Fanuc, Heidenhain, Siemens, and other CNC controls. Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard Outside processing knowledge (heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc.) Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc. Extremely customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing. Work off-shift, extended hours, overtime, and weekends if/when necessary Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight 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 Desired: Experience with turbo machined parts made from nickel-based stainless-steel alloys, copper, titanium Tooling and fixture design Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware Outside processing knowledge (heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc.) Ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skill levels Experience machining tight tolerance, high value components Don’t meet every single requirement? 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 a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every 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. 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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. 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 at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Benefits Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 5% company match. Paid Time Off: Provides up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to 14 holidays Discretionary bonus programs Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.