Amanda Sheffield
About Amanda Sheffield
Amanda Sheffield is an Engineer III at BLUE ORIGIN, with a background in aerospace and composites engineering.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Amanda Sheffield currently works at BLUE ORIGIN as an Engineer III, a position she has held since 2019. In her role, she has contributed significantly to the company's projects and operations. For instance, she played a key role in establishing a new organizational structure, defining company-level roles and responsibilities. Additionally, Amanda provided technical oversight for the manufacturing and integration of the New Glenn Payload Accommodations Jettison Test Articles in 2021, showcasing her technical expertise and leadership abilities.
Previous Experience at Jacobs
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Amanda Sheffield worked at Jacobs as an Aerospace Engineer from 2017 to 2019. During her tenure at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, she gained valuable experience in aerospace engineering, contributing to various projects and initiatives. Her two-year stint at Jacobs helped refine her engineering skills and prepared her for more advanced roles in the industry.
Internships at FIBA Technologies, Inc.
Amanda Sheffield has also worked at FIBA Technologies, Inc. in two different capacities. She served as a Composites Engineer Intern from 2016 to 2017 for eight months. Prior to that, she was a Composite Project Coordinator Intern for three months in 2016. These internships, located in Littleton, Massachusetts, provided her with hands-on experience in composites engineering and project coordination, helping to build a solid foundation for her future engineering career.
Academic Background at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amanda Sheffield earned her Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. During her time at university, she was involved in various roles. She worked as an Administrative Assistant in Residential Life from 2014 to 2017 and as an Undergraduate Researcher from 2013 to 2016. These roles allowed her to develop a diverse skill set, balancing administrative responsibilities and research activities while completing her degree.
Mentorship and Production Activities at BLUE ORIGIN
In her current role at BLUE ORIGIN, Amanda Sheffield has taken on mentorship responsibilities, guiding new engineering hires in production activities. She provides insights into technical precedence and assists in work order authoring, ensuring that new team members are well-prepared for their roles. Additionally, she supports five major work production centers to expedite nonconformance processing and ensure production throughput is maintained. Her efforts in coordinating with senior leadership to drive resource allocation to the manufacturing facility for the New Glenn project further demonstrate her commitment and effectiveness.