Dan Marden
About Dan Marden
Dan Marden is the Director of Manufacturing at Blue Origin, with a background in business administration and metallurgical engineering.
Title: Director of Manufacturing
Dan Marden serves as the Director of Manufacturing at BLUE ORIGIN. Since starting this role in 2022, he has been responsible for overseeing the manufacturing operations at the space exploration company. His role includes managing manufacturing processes, ensuring quality control, and leading teams to meet production targets.
Previous Roles at Exotic Metals Forming
Dan Marden has an extensive background at Exotic Metals Forming, a division of Parker Aerospace. He served in multiple managerial roles, starting as a Production Manager (2012-2015) in Kent, Washington, moving up to Site Manager (2015-2019), and later as Aftermarket Manager (2019-2022). His responsibilities included production oversight, site management, and aftermarket services, contributing significantly to the company's operations.
Education: Business Administration and Management
Dan pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management at Pacific Lutheran University. His academic focus was on general management and business administration, which equipped him with the leadership skills and business acumen required for his managerial roles.
Education: Metallurgical Engineering
Dan Marden holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Washington. This technical background provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which has been instrumental in his career in manufacturing and production management.