Alex Thayer
About Alex Thayer
Alex Thayer is a Materials and Process Engineer at Blue Origin with a background in materials engineering and experience in various engineering and research roles.
Current Position at BLUE ORIGIN
Alex Thayer currently holds the position of Materials and Process Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. In this role, based in Waterloo, Iowa, United States, Alex leverages expertise in materials engineering and process improvement. Alex joined BLUE ORIGIN in 2022 and has been contributing to the advancement of aerospace technologies.
Previous Role at John Deere
In 2021, Alex Thayer served as a Quality Engineering Intern at John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, United States for a duration of 2 months. During this tenure, Alex spearheaded the integration of machine learning into the Waterloo Foundry as part of the Smart Connected Factory Initiative. Additionally, Alex contributed to the business case development for data processing and machine learning software programs such as Alteryx and DataRobot through field testing and documentation.
Research Experience at Ames Laboratory
From 2019 to 2022, Alex Thayer worked as a Research Assistant at Ames Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, United States. This role spanned three years and involved applying data analytics and metals casting knowledge to assess and improve processes. Notably, Alex utilized machine learning and data analytics to drive process improvement in the Foundry’s green sand systems, resulting in a redesign of the data collection path.
Education and Academic Background
Alex Thayer pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering at Iowa State University from 2018 to 2022. During this period, Alex gained comprehensive knowledge and skills in materials engineering. Additionally, Alex has experience as a Research Assistant in the Biomechanics Laboratory, Dept. of Kinesiology at Iowa State University in 2019 for 4 months.
Additional Work Experience
Beyond roles in engineering and research, Alex Thayer has diverse work experience. This includes working as an Independent Lawn and Garden Attendant for Subway in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area from 2017 to 2018, and as a Team Member for Subway in Blaine, Minnesota in 2016. Moreover, Alex served as a Lot Attendant at JT's Trees in Burnsville, Minnesota from 2015 to 2017.