CNC Applications Engineer

Blue Origin • Seattle, WA

6d • $38 - $53

About The Position

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. 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! Special Mentions: Relocation provided.

Requirements

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 5 years in CNC programming with NX/UG or Mastercam
• Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard.
• Experience with Mills/Lathes/Multi Axis Mills and Multi Axis Lathes/VTLs
• Proficiency in fixture design & workholding applications
• Set-up sheet and tool list creation
• Determining & optimization of feeds and speeds
• Cutter selection and if/when needed custom cutter design.
• Design for manufacturing experience
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Must have Nickel based alloys experience.
• Fluent in use of precision hand tools
• Proficient with modern computer systems and PLM databases
• Individual must be self-motivating to prioritize work to meet project completion dates.

Nice To Haves

• 15+ years of hands-on manufacturing & machining experience.
• 8+ years in CNC programming with NX/UG or Mastercam
• Experience with nickel-based alloys, Superalloys, Copper, Titanium
• Experience with additively designed hardware and castings
• Vericut or other program verification software experience
• Proficiency utilizing macro variable, and probing routines to automate CNC operations
• Expert knowledge of cutting tool selection, speeds/feeds, and work-holding methods
• Ability to support off shifts
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware.
• CMM programming/operation
• Setup and operate CNC machines.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced machining strategies to efficiently & repeatably produce machined hardware
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, CAD models, and CAM programs.
• Cutting tool selection, speeds/feeds, and work-holding methods
• Provide Design for Manufacturing feedback to design teams
• Develop advanced CAM programs & probing subroutines to optimize cycle times, tool paths, and machine utilization.
• Develop, maintain, and configuration manage necessary setup & run documentation
• Communicate with designers, machinist, and other parties involved in manufacturing operations.
• Process improvement (both machining actual inputs and administrative process changes)
• Safely working within an industrial environment
• Provide design input for additively designed components to facilitate efficient machining
• Provide Material sizing & selection inputs

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees