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Blue Origin LLC Sr Machinist/Programmer Kent R&D in Seattle, Washington
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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! We are a diverse 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. 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! As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will process and program machined 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. If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel on integrated cross-functional teams, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies (even if perhaps not in the aerospace industry), continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, enjoy occasional travel, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. Responsibilities: Hands on experience in programming and set up of 5 axis mills, multi axis lathes, development of critical machining processes, supporting aerospace, commercial aircraft, or any specialized fabrication of close tolerance production hardware. Help with the setup new production work areas, including layouts, tooling, and equipment setup, etc. Direct hands-on experience various products utilizing, multiple-axis machining, turning and or grinding centers. Interface with area leadership to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals. 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. Review work instructions and provide recommended changes where necessary. 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. Qualifications: 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 processi