Machine Programmer - BE-4

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 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. We are a 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 dedication 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 the team that owns the Combustion value stream of Blue Origin's BE-4 engines, you will be responsible for development and modification of NC programs for mill, lathes and multi axis machines for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of producing accurate programs, set-up sheets and tool lists enabling first article success on tight tolerance high value parts. Special Mentions: This position will either be level 2 or 3, depending on how candidate performs on an interview Relocation is provided A Shift (Monday-Fridays 6:30am - 3:30pm) 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 Qualifications 2+ years of experience in NC Programming 2+ years of CNC machining experience Excellent blue print 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 Design for manufacture experience Excellent Communication Must have Nickel based alloys and Aluminum experience Fluent in use of precision hand tools and familiar with use of personal computers Individual must be self-motivating to prioritize work to meet project completion dates Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Desired: Siemens NX OR MasterCam X8 or higher CAM programming experience preferred Nickel based alloys, copper, Ti exp Vericut or other program verification software experience Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware CMM programming/operation Faro arm experience Background Check and Eligibility Background Check Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical. 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%, 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. 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