Sr. Machinist

Blue Origin • Huntsville, AL

29d

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. As part of a hardworking team of experts, you will set up, develop, and operate complex machining processes for Turbo Machine components supporting assembly of flight hardware for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of transforming the way rockets are made and operated. You will work closely with area leadership and Engineering to implement, document, refine, and standardize new manufacturing processes and continually look for ways to improve the process, quality of hardware, and the area you work in. This will be accomplished by direct hands-on experience with the development and production of impellers and other Turbo Machine components utilizing multi-axis machining, turning, and/or grinding centers. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. 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!

Requirements

• 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 diverse 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.)

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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed