CNC Machine Programmer; Shift Job Huntsville area,Alabama USA,Manufacturing / Production

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. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers (use as appropriate), you will develop programs for CNC machines to support our Engines spaceflight systems development.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. This is a pure programming position using Siemens NX Cam. While knowledge and experience operating machines isn't required in this role, experience with machining is required.

Special Mentions:
Relocation provided. Multiple positions available. Shifts available: A Shift (Mon-Thu 5am-3:30pm)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Development of machining strategy to take design data and produce machined hardware.
Develop manufacturing programs in Siemens NX Cam for Mills/Lathes/Multi Axis Mills and Multi Axis Lathes/VTLs
Concept manufacturing plans
Design custom tools and fixtures as needed.
Develop set-up sheets.
Communicate with designers and machinists.
Design for manufacture feedback
Make-buy decision support + machine time estimates.
Process improvement (both machining actual inputs and administrative process changes)
Maintain configuration control on files and job records.
Safely working within an industrial environment
Material sizing.

Minimum Qualifications:

Passion for our mission:
Millions of people living and working in space!
Minimum 15 years of hands‑on manufacturing experience.
Minimum 10 years in CNC programming with NX/UG or Master Cam
Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard.
Tools fixture design
Set‑up sheet creation
Determining initial feeds and speeds
Cutter selection and when needed cutter design.
5 years of machining experience and working with hardened metals
Design for manufacture experience
Excellent Communication
Must have Nickel based alloys and Aluminum experience.
Fluent in use of precision hand tools and familiar with use of personal computers
Individual must be self‑motivating to prioritize work to meet project completion dates.

Preferred Qualifications:

NX experience preferred.
Nickel based alloys, copper, Ti experience.
Vericut or other program verification software experience
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.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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