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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 diverse 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, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
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.
As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of specialists, you will machine and fabricate Research and Development components for various spaceflight projects. You will work both in a team and independently to plan assigned work, program and setup CNC and manual machines, create or purchase tools and work-holding, machine and inspect all final products, and interact directly with the customers to resolve any issues. This position is in an R&D environment with a primary focus on quick turn, low volume, high complexity machining.
The right candidate will be able to demonstrate a long history of taking ownership, continuous self-improvement and excellence, while providing a strong bias for delivering the best possible product. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission is required!
Special Mentions:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $45.64-$63.90
Other site ranges may differ
Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at
California Applicant Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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 diverse 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, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
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.
As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of specialists, you will machine and fabricate Research and Development components for various spaceflight projects. You will work both in a team and independently to plan assigned work, program and setup CNC and manual machines, create or purchase tools and work-holding, machine and inspect all final products, and interact directly with the customers to resolve any issues. This position is in an R&D environment with a primary focus on quick turn, low volume, high complexity machining.
The right candidate will be able to demonstrate a long history of taking ownership, continuous self-improvement and excellence, while providing a strong bias for delivering the best possible product. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission is required!
Special Mentions:
- Relocation provided
- Shifts available: ast
- M-F 0500-1330
- Interviews will include a technical assessment
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
- 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
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
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $45.64-$63.90
Other site ranges may differ
Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
Background Check
- Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
Benefits
- Benefits include: 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.
- Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
- Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at
California Applicant Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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