Clayton Whaley
About Clayton Whaley
Clayton Whaley is a Sr. Aerospace Systems Engineer specializing in continuous improvement at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in aerospace engineering and project management.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Clayton Whaley currently holds the position of Sr. Aerospace Systems Engineer - Continuous Improvement at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been with the company since 2022, based in Kent, WA, USA. In this role, Clayton is responsible for leading initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and increasing profit margins. His expertise in continuous improvement and DevOps management plays a crucial role in the company's efforts to advance aerospace systems engineering.
Previous Role at AeroTEC
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Clayton Whaley served as the Program Manager at AeroTEC - Aerospace Testing Engineering & Certification Inc. from 2021 to 2022. During this time, he worked in Seattle, WA, where he managed various aerospace testing and certification programs. His role involved coordinating different teams and ensuring that projects were completed on time and met all regulatory and safety standards.
Roles at Collins Aerospace
Clayton Whaley spent nearly a decade at Collins Aerospace, where he held several key positions. From 2019 to 2020, he was the Sr. Manager of Data Analytics & Methods in Everett, WA, focusing on leveraging data to optimize engineering processes. Prior to that, from 2012 to 2019, he was the Engineering Performance Manager, a role in which he established measurement systems and managed project requirements. His tenure at Collins Aerospace was marked by significant contributions to the company's engineering performance and data analytics capabilities.
Experience at Safran
From 2005 to 2012, Clayton Whaley worked at Safran as a Section Program Manager in Everett, WA. In this capacity, he managed sections of larger aerospace projects, ensuring they met performance, time, and budget requirements. His responsibilities included overseeing project teams, coordinating with other sections, and maintaining adherence to regulatory standards.
Educational Background
Clayton Whaley studied Japanese Language and Literature at Sophia University, where he achieved the Japanese Language Proficiency Level 1 Certification. Additionally, he attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where he achieved a Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.8 on a 4.0 scale. His academic background has provided him with a robust foundation in both language skills and formal education.