Sr. Spin Forming Specialist (R37616)

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!  

New Glenn: This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

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 experts, you will perform hands-on manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, disassembly, testing and maintenance of cutting-edge rocket engines and various spaceflight vehicles and systems at our new, state of the art manufacturing facility and Merritt Island, FL. 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.

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!

Qualifications:

• Production experience operating Leifeld CNC metal forming and/or manual spin lathe equipment
• Experience in machine set up and running production processes
• Ability to trouble shoot machine set ups, material conditions, tool designs, and gaining trust while working with a small team.
• Experience working with Titanium, Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy and other prevalent aerospace super alloys.
• High level of interest and investment to learn new machines, develop new processes, all supporting new product development of precision sheet metal components.
• Comfortable dynamically changing high pace environment.
• Demonstrates competence in use of manual metrology and inspection equipment with experience or desired training in state-of-the-art metrology equipment
• Familiar with First Article Inspection procedures
• Can do attitude, willing to complete all steps within a given defined process with varying complexity and level of skill required
• Ability to use control language to set up, operate, and adjust offsets necessary as necessary.
• Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
• Familiar with use of personal computers
• Ability to provide Design for Manufacturing feedback

• Must be physically able to climb ladders, stairs, work in small/restricted areas, and lift and carry 25 lbs.
• Minimum of a High school diploma/GED AND two (2) years’ work experience.
• Proven long term success within previous employment with a work history greater than 2 years.
• Ability to work with complex software interfaces to ensure the highest fidelity information for our internal and external customers.
• An attitude that insists on the highest standards: quality, attention-to-detail, and dedication to the rigors necessary to pursue of human-space-flight goals.
• Ability to show technical process thinking, an eye for process improvement and demonstrated ability to adhere to schedule constraints.
• Basic proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our 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

Desired:

• 15+ years hands on Manual Machining / or Metal Fabrication Manufacturing production experience.
• Associates degree in applicable technical discipline from an accredited school or institution: Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology, Electromechanical,