Celeste Atchison
About Celeste Atchison
Celeste Atchison is the Manager of Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in engineering and leadership roles within the aerospace and manufacturing sectors.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Since 2021, Celeste Atchison has been serving as the Manager of Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes at BLUE ORIGIN in Kent, Washington. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of additive manufacturing technologies. This includes managing the team's efforts in materials science, process optimization, and quality assurance to support BLUE ORIGIN's space exploration missions.
Previous Roles at BLUE ORIGIN
Before becoming a Manager, Celeste held various positions at BLUE ORIGIN. From 2020 to 2021, she served as the Team Lead of Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes for BLUE ENGINES. Prior to that, she was an Additive Manufacturing Materials and Process Engineer from 2018 to 2020. In these roles, she worked on advancing additive manufacturing technologies and ensuring their integration into the production of aerospace components.
Experience at Morf3D Inc
In 2018, Celeste worked as a Materials and Process Engineer at Morf3D Inc in El Segundo, California, for seven months. During her tenure, she focused on the development and qualification of materials and processes for additive manufacturing applications, contributing to the company's innovations in aerospace manufacturing.
Academic Involvement and Leadership Roles
Celeste was actively involved in several organizations during her academic years at the University of Louisville - J.B. Speed School of Engineering. She served as the Section Treasurer for the Society of Women Engineers from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she was a Committee Member for the Diversity Week and Women's Leadership Conference initiatives, demonstrating her commitment to promoting diversity and leadership among engineering students.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Celeste Atchison earned her Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Louisville, completing her studies from 2014 to 2018. Her educational foundation provided her with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for her career in additive manufacturing and materials science. During her time at the university, she also gained practical experience through various co-op roles and research projects.