Machine Programmer - BE-4

Blue Origin•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations and supports the Combustion value stream for the BE-4 engine. The Machine Programmer develops and modifies NC programs for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines used to manufacture spaceflight systems. The position contributes to producing accurate programs, setup sheets, and tool lists to support first-article success on tight-tolerance, high-value parts. The position is level 2 or 3 depending on interview performance, and relocation is provided. The role works on an A shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It involves working safely in an industrial environment and collaborating with designers and machinists to develop manufacturing strategies, plans, and processes.

Requirements

At least 2 years of NC programming experience.
At least 2 years of CNC machining experience.
Excellent blueprint-reading skills, including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994.
Experience with tool and fixture design.
Experience creating setup sheets.
Ability to determine initial feeds and speeds.
Ability to select cutters and design cutters when needed.
Design-for-manufacture experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience with nickel-based alloys and aluminum.
Fluency in using precision hand tools and familiarity with personal computers.
Self-motivation and ability to prioritize work to meet project completion dates.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Siemens NX or Mastercam X8 or higher CAM programming experience.
Experience with nickel-based alloys, copper, and titanium.
Experience with Vericut or other program verification software.
Experience operating heavy-lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight-critical hardware.
CMM programming or operation experience.
Faro arm experience.

Responsibilities

Develop machining strategies that translate design data into machined hardware.
Develop manufacturing processes for mills, lathes, multi-axis mills, multi-axis lathes, and vertical turning lathes (VTLs).
Conceptualize manufacturing plans and develop NC programs.
Design custom tools and fixtures as needed.
Develop setup sheets and tool lists.
Communicate with designers and machinists, including providing design-for-manufacture feedback.
Support make-or-buy decisions and provide machine-time estimates.
Improve machining inputs and administrative processes.
Maintain configuration control of files and job records.
Work safely in an industrial environment.
Perform material sizing.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or company results.