Brian Kissel
About Brian Kissel
Brian Kissel is a Manufacturing Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in the consumer goods industry and strong skills in engineering software.
Current Position at BLUE ORIGIN
Brian Kissel currently holds the position of Manufacturing Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been with the company since 2022. In this role, Brian leverages his extensive experience in manufacturing and engineering, contributing to the production of aerospace technologies. His responsibilities include ensuring production processes align with quality and safety standards.
Previous Experience at Polaris Inc.
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Brian Kissel worked at Polaris Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. He held two positions at the company—New Product Manufacturing Engineer from 2021 to 2022, and Manufacturing Engineer from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure at Polaris Inc., Brian focused on the development and implementation of manufacturing processes for new products, ensuring that production goals were met efficiently and safely.
Early Career and Co-op Positions
Brian Kissel started gaining practical experience early in his career through various co-op and intern positions. He worked as a Truck Paint Engineering Co-op at Ford Motor Company in Kansas City, Missouri Area, in 2018. Earlier, he was a Process/Project Engineer Co-op at True Manufacturing from 2016 to 2017 and an Intern at Seyer Industries, Inc. in 2016. His initial exposure to the industry provided him with foundational skills in engineering and manufacturing processes.
Educational Background
Brian Kissel holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Maryville University of Saint Louis, completed between 2020 and 2022. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. His academic background equips him with both technical engineering expertise and business acumen.
Skills and Industry Expertise
Throughout his career, Brian has developed proficiency in key engineering software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX, and Matlab. He has extensive experience in the consumer goods industry, having worked with notable companies like Polaris Industries, Ford Motor Company, and True Manufacturing. His focus areas include safety, quality, delivery, and fostering a positive work environment.