CMM Programmer/Operator Level II
- US citizenship
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About the job
## 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.
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. You will inspect development and flight vehicle components for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of providing accurate data on tight tolerance high value components to determine configuration per engineering designs.
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! ## Special Mentions - Relocation provided • This position is primarily B shift - Monday-Thursday (Weeknight) Second Shift 3:00pm-1:30am (Nights) This position will require shift flexibility to align with changes in business need.
Shift schedules are outlined below: Monday-Thursday (Weekday) First Shift 5:00am-3:30pm (Days) Monday-Thursday (Weeknight) Second Shift 3:00pm-1:30am (Nights) Friday - Sunday (Weekend) Weekend Day Shift -5:00am -5:30pm (Days) / 5:00pm-5:30am (Nights) *The weekend shift is Friday- Sunday and is scheduled for 36 hours, but the employee will receive an 11% weekend shift pay uplift.
As such, the position is paid the equivalent of the 40-hour Monday-Thursday/ Friday shift. ## Responsibilities include but are not limited to - Manage preparation for Computer Aided Manufacturing inspection by creating data analysis templates using Microsoft Excel. - Inspection Software Quality Assurance. - Program, set-up and operate CMM and Manual Layout. - Using design data to inspect machined and received components. - Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections. - Provide feedback to machinists and engineers with dimensional data. - Document Non Conformance reports as required. - Provide inspection time estimates. - Process improvement including inspection cycle time reductions. - Maintain configuration control on files and job records. - Safely work within an industrial environment. ## Minimum Qualifications - A minimum of 4 years of experience in dimensional inspection of aerospace components or equivalent. - CMM programming and operation.
Primary programming language for this role is PC-DMIS. - Superior blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2009 and -2018 standards. - Excellent communication skills. - Fluent in the use of precision hand tools, gages, optical comparator, and surface plate. - Experience inspecting tight tolerance, high value components. - Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 Quality Management Systems and/or related quality systems and programs - Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion - Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. ## Preferred Qualifications - CAD system knowledge - Model Based Engineering experience per ASME Y14.41-2012. - Creo Experience - Ability to program and operate a rotary CMM. - Advanced machining knowledge. - Design for Manufacturability and Producibility knowledge. - Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight-critical hardware. - Experience in Tooling design reviews to address tooling and component manufacturability on flight hardware ensuring compliance with ASME requirements. ## 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.
You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. ## Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. ## Background Check - Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check - Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) 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 (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. - Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical ## 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. - Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week) - 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. ## 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 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.
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, sex, 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.
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About Blue Origin
Builds the New Shepard and New Glenn rockets and the Blue Moon lunar lander.
Pay on its listings: 65.5% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
How it pays: Paid as an employee on Blue Origin's own payroll (salaried or hourly, as each posting states).
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