Byron Foster
About Byron Foster
Byron Foster is a Senior Materials and Process Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in metallurgy and engineering physics.
Title
Byron Foster holds the position of Senior Materials and Process Engineer, Engines at BLUE ORIGIN. His role involves overseeing materials and processes related to engine development.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Byron Foster has been serving as the Senior Materials and Process Engineer, Engines at BLUE ORIGIN since 2021. Located in Kent, Washington, he is responsible for ensuring the integrity of materials and processes used in engine manufacturing and development.
Previous Experience at Shultz Steel Company
Prior to his current role, Byron Foster worked at Shultz Steel Company as a Senior Metallurgist from 1999 to 2021. Over his 22-year tenure, he played a key role in the study and application of metallurgical principles in the company's operations.
Academic Background
Byron Foster earned a Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc in Engineering Physics, Materials Option from The University of British Columbia. His academic journey laid the foundation for his expertise in materials engineering.
Past Role at The University of British Columbia
From 1994 to 1998, Byron Foster worked as a Research Engineer at The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. During this period, he was engaged in research activities focusing on engineering physics and materials science.