CMM Operator - Weekday Night Shift

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 small, passionate, and accomplished team of specialists, 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. 

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 and vision is required! 

Responsibilities: 

Must be able to support: Monday - Thursday 5pm to 3:30am

• Handle preparations for parts requiring non-contact inspection scanning methods 
• Inspection Software Quality Assurance 
• Program, setup, and operate CMM inspection system 
• Perform Manual Layout on granite table of complex hardware 
• Using design data to inspect large assemblies, sub-assemblies, additive manufactured, machined, and received components 
• Provide feedback to engineers with dimensional data 
• Document, track, and complete non-conformance reports 
• Provide inspection time estimates 
• Maintain and supervise inspection equipment calibrations 
• Process improvement 
• Maintain configuration control on files and job records 
• Safely work within an industrial environment 

Qualifications: 

• A minimum of 3 years of experience operating CMM's
• Experience in CMM, Romer Arm, Laser Tracker, Keyence or similar
• Outstanding blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 or 2009 or 2018 standard. 
• Experience inspecting tight tolerance, and high-value components. 
• Strong computer software skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Suite Programs 
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates. 

Desired: 

• Experience in CMM inspection of aerospace components required
• Aerospace quality inspection experience 
• CAD software knowledge 
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight-critical hardware. 

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.

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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

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