Collin Otto
About Collin Otto
Collin Otto is a Senior Quality Leader at Blue Origin, specializing in quality management for reusable vertical take-off and landing rocket systems. He has extensive experience in aerospace quality assurance, having previously worked at GE Aviation in various quality leadership roles.
Current Employer: BLUE ORIGIN
Collin Otto currently holds the position of Senior Quality Leader at BLUE ORIGIN, a leading aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company. Since 2019, he has been based in Kent, Washington, contributing significantly to the company’s quality assurance and control operations for their reusable vertical takeoff and landing rocket systems. His role is pivotal in ensuring the manufacturing processes meet stringent aerospace quality standards, essential for the safety and success of Blue Origin's space missions.
Previous Experience at GE Aviation
Prior to his current role, Collin Otto worked at GE Aviation, holding multiple positions over several years. From 2012 to 2017, he served in roles including Process Specialist in Madisonville, KY, Product Quality Owner, and Quality Leader in Ellisville, Mississippi, and Senior Quality Leader in Evendale, Ohio. Additionally, he was the Lynn Quality Leader in Lynn, Massachusetts, from 2017 to 2019. His tenure at GE Aviation provided him with extensive experience in quality management across different locations and responsibilities, contributing to his expertise in aerospace systems.
Educational Background in Aviation Technologies
Collin Otto studied at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, where he achieved a Bachelor's degree in Aviation Technologies. His academic background offered a strong foundation in the technical and practical aspects of aviation, which has been beneficial in his professional roles in quality management within the aerospace industry. His education has equipped him with a deep understanding of the complexities involved in aviation technologies.
Expertise in Aerospace Quality Management
With extensive experience in aerospace quality management, Collin Otto has a proven track record in overseeing quality assurance processes essential for the reliability and safety of space and aviation systems. His expertise includes ensuring compliance with industry standards, leading quality improvement initiatives, and managing quality control for complex aerospace components and systems. His current focus on rockets designed for space missions underlines his specialized skills in this high-stakes field.
Early Career at Chip's Tool&Machine Works Inc.
Collin Otto began his career at Chip's Tool&Machine Works Inc. as a Machinist and Assembly Technician in Peoria, Illinois, from 2004 to 2008. This early experience in the manufacturing sector provided him with a practical understanding of machining and assembly processes, laying the groundwork for his later roles in quality management within the aerospace industry. His background in hands-on technical work has been instrumental in his approach to quality assurance and control.