Chris Mc Kenna
About Chris Mc Kenna
Chris Mc Kenna is the Sr. Manager of Additive Manufacturing at Blue Origin and has extensive experience in the field, having held various managerial roles in additive manufacturing since 2006.
Current Role at Blue Origin
Chris Mc Kenna is currently serving as the Senior Manager of Additive Manufacturing at Blue Origin since 2016. He oversees the additive manufacturing processes, implementing strategies to enhance production efficiency and quality. Based in Kent, Washington, his role is crucial in advancing Blue Origin’s mission of making space travel more accessible and sustainable.
Role at BLUE ORIGIN INTERNATIONAL LLC
In addition to his role at Blue Origin, Chris Mc Kenna serves as the Production Manager for Additive Manufacturing at BLUE ORIGIN INTERNATIONAL LLC, also since 2016. This position involves managing the production aspects of additive manufacturing, ensuring that the processes adhere to the highest standards and support the company's objectives.
Previous Position at Divergent 3D
Before joining Blue Origin, Chris Mc Kenna worked at Divergent 3D as the Plant Manager for Additive Manufacturing. His tenure at Divergent 3D in Torrance, California, lasted for 6 months in 2016, where he was responsible for overseeing the additive manufacturing plant's operations and improving production workflows.
Vice President at citim AM Inc.
From 2013 to 2016, Chris Mc Kenna held the position of Vice President at citim AM Inc. in Kennesaw, Georgia. During this period, he played a pivotal role in driving the company’s additive manufacturing initiatives, expanding its capabilities, and establishing it as a key player in the market.
Additive Manufacturing Manager at Linear Mold and Engineering
Chris Mc Kenna's career includes a significant period as the Additive Manufacturing Manager at Linear Mold and Engineering. From 2006 to 2013, he worked in Livonia, Michigan, where he managed additive manufacturing operations and contributed to the development and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies.