Sr. Machinist/Programmer Turbo
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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 looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
- Minimum of 15 years in manufacturing working hands on in an aerospace environment-
- Minimum of 7 years working with multi axis lathes and high speed 5 axis mills producing complex parts with tight tolerances
- 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.
- CAM software experience, preferably Siemens NX
- Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
- 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 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
- Experience with turbo machine components made from nickel-based stainless-steel alloys, copper, or 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.)
Don’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.
Desired
- Experience with turbo machine components made from nickel-based stainless-steel alloys, copper, or 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.) Culture Statement Don’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.
- Where is this Sr. Machinist/Programmer Turbo role based?
- The role is based in Huntsville, AL.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a senior-level role, typically 5+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
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