Sr Machinist/Programmer

Sr Machinist/Programmer

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years in a manufacturing working hands on environment.
• Minimum of 10 years in CNC programming with offline software like NX, Master Cam.
• Minimum of 5 years in working with multi axis machines
• Minimum of 5 years working with hardened metals.
• Minimum of 5 years in a lead position of skilled workforce.
• 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.
• Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard.
• Outside processing knowledge (heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc.).
• 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.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating 2, 3, and 5-axis lathes and mills, EDMs, manual machines, and supporting equipment.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, models, and descriptions.
• Machining new or modifying existing tight-tolerance and high-value parts while balancing the needs for both speed and quality.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications.
• Implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
• Work with engineering to document and standardize production processes.
• Collaborate with engineering to develop production ready manufacturing approach.
• Work directly with engineers to provide Design for Manufacturability (DfM) feedback.
• Actively participating in finding solutions with engineers that meet design and schedule requirements.
• Providing excellent customer service to all current and potential customers within Blue Origin.
• Cradle-to-grave job planning and execution including machine and material selection, tooling design, part programming using CAM software, machining and inspecting parts, and communicating directly with customers.
• Assisting with the identification and purchase of job-specific and general shop supplies, tools, and machinery.
• Working both independently and collaboratively within a team of individual contributors to enable every member to succeed in their respective tasks.
• Assist with transition from development to production by working alongside engineering to successfully transition the product.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.
• Second party verification of manufactured hardware.
• Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission and vision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an aerospace environment
• Experience machining nickel-based stainless-steel alloys, copper, 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.)
• Ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skill levels.
• Experience machining tight tolerance, high value components