CNC Machine Programmer III (BE-7)

Blue Origin•Huntsville, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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. In this role, you will program, setup, operate and maintain world class, state of the art CNC machines to fabricate components for various spaceflight systems. You will be expected to program unique engine component jobs from scratch in NX Cam, then machine the parts on complex multi-axis machines. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of CNC machining and fabrication. You will be responsible for setting up and operating a variety of CNC machines and equipment to produce accurate components enabling first article success on tight tolerance, high value parts. This team in particular owns the entire Turbo Machinery value stream for Blue Origin's BE-7 engines.

Requirements

7+ years related CNC experience
3+ years’ experience with multi axis machines
5+ years' experience with CNC Cam programming
CNC programming skills, preferably NX 10 thru 2306 or MasterCam
Experience with one or more of the following CNC machines: Mazak, Hass, DMG Mori, Mori Seiki, Hermle, G+F and/or Okuma
Working knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, OSP or other CNC controls
Excellent blue print reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
Familiar with use of personal computers
Ability to provide Design for Manufacturing feedback
Must be physically able to climb ladders, stairs, work in small/restricted areas, and lift and carry 25 lbs.
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.

Nice To Haves

Tooling and fixture design.
Multi-Axis Turning experience.
Mill-turn experience.
Outside processing knowledge including: heat treat, brazing, EB/laser welding, EDM, grinding, etc.
CMM programming/operation experience
Conversational programming on the machine
Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts

Responsibilities

Program, setup, operate and maintain world class, state of the art CNC machines to fabricate components for various spaceflight systems.
Program unique engine component jobs from scratch in NX Cam, then machine the parts on complex multi-axis machines.
Share in the team’s impact on all aspects of CNC machining and fabrication.
Set up and operate a variety of CNC machines and equipment to produce accurate components enabling first article success on tight tolerance, high value parts.