Blue Origin
aerospace
Sr.Machinist/Programmer
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“Sr. Machinist/Programmer at Blue Origin. Skills: multi-axis CNC machining, CNC turning, 5-axis milling, GD&T interpretation, machinability feedback, precision measurement. Setting up and operating multi-axis CNC milling machines (3-axis through 5-axis) to produce precision components per engineering drawings and process plans. Setting up and operating CNC lathes and turning centers for precision shaft, housing, and case machining”
Industry & Context.
problem solvers; Exceptional organizational and analytical skills
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., Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience in an aerospace environment, 7+ years of experience working with multi-axis lathes and high-speed 5-axis mills producing complex parts with tight tolerances, 7+ years of experience machining hardened metals including nickel-based alloys, stainless steels, and high-temperature superalloys, Extensive experience with CNC controls including Mazak, Okuma, Fanuc, Heidenhain, Siemens, or equivalent platforms, Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14. 5; ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures, CAM software experience, preferably Siemens NX, Proficiency with precision measurement instruments (micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, CMM operation, surface profilometers), Ability to work effectively with close attention to detail in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities, A continuous improvement mindset, Extremely customer focused with verbal and written communication skills, A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of multiple skills across large geographic distances, Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight
Nice to Have
Experience with turbomachinery components made from nickel-based alloys, stainless steel, copper, or titanium, Tooling and fixture design experience — ability to concept and specify workholding for complex geometries, Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight-critical hardware, Outside processing knowledge (heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc.), Experience with post-processing of additive manufactured parts (finish machining AM components), Experience with 5-axis simultaneous machining (DMG Mori, Hermle, Mikron, or similar), Experience evaluating and selecting CNC machine tools for production — vendor assessment, capability studies, and factory acceptance testing, Familiarity with AS9100 quality management systems
What You'll Do.
Setting up and operating multi-axis CNC milling machines (3-axis through 5-axis) to produce precision components per engineering drawings and process plans
Setting up and operating CNC lathes and turning centers for precision shaft
Interpreting engineering drawings with complex GD&T requirements and planning machining sequences to achieve specified tolerances
Providing machinability feedback directly to design engineering — advising on tolerancing
feature accessibility
fixturing constraints
and material selection to improve producibility before designs freeze
Evaluating and recommending CNC machines for the long-term production equipment plan — assessing machine tool capability
and throughput against program requirements
Performing first-article machining for new part numbers — optimizing feeds
and fixturing for challenging materials and geometries
Performing in-process measurement using precision instruments (CMM
surface profilometers) and making offset adjustments to maintain tolerance
Supporting post-processing of additively manufactured parts including finish machining of AM-printed components to final dimensions
Maintaining tooling inventories
performing tool life management
and recommending tool selection for new applications
Documenting machining results
and process parameters for production knowledge capture
Supporting process qualification and capability studies (Cp/Cpk) for critical dimensions
Maintaining equipment through basic preventive maintenance and identifying issues requiring maintenance support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
provide direct machinability feedback to the design engineering team; work cooperatively with teams of multiple skills across large geographic distances
Communication Scope
verbal and written communication skills
Process & Methodology
proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight
Full Job Description
Application close date: 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. This role is a foundational member of the machining team for a new advanced hardware program at Blue Origin. The successful candidate will set up, operate, and optimize multi-axis CNC equipment to produce high-precision components for rotating machinery, heat exchangers, and structural assemblies. This includes 5-axis milling, CNC turning, grinding, and EDM operations on materials including nickel superalloys, stainless steels, and specialty alloys. As an early hire, this machinist will go beyond running parts — they will provide direct machinability feedback to the design engineering team, influence tolerancing and feature geometry before designs freeze, and play a key role in evaluating and selecting the CNC machines that will form the long-term production equipment plan. This is a development environment where the right candidate will shape the machining strategy from the ground up. **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** * Setting up and operating multi-axis CNC milling machines (3-axis through 5-axis) to produce precision components per engineering drawings and process plans * Setting up and operating CNC lathes and turning centers for precision shaft, housing, and case machining * Interpreting engineering drawings with complex GD&T requirements and planning machining sequences to achieve s
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