Dan Ryan
About Dan Ryan
Dan Ryan is a Senior NDT Engineer at Blue Origin with extensive experience in non-destructive testing and engineering roles across various companies.
Professional Role at Blue Origin
Dan Ryan currently holds the position of Senior NDT Engineer at Blue Origin, located in Merritt Island, FL. He has been with the company since 2019. In his role, he has developed and implemented new NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) inspection techniques, including Infrared Flash Thermography and Eddy Current Array inspection techniques. Dan is also responsible for creating and developing hardware and software tools to streamline NDT activities, such as experience and training logging, and templates for reporting inspection results. Additionally, he coordinates with the Design Engineering and Materials and Processes departments to refine inspection defect criteria and supports the qualification and monitoring of Blue Origin's NDT-related suppliers worldwide.
Previous Experience at Siemens Energy
Prior to his current role, Dan Ryan worked at Siemens Energy in Orlando, FL, from 2011 to 2019. There, he served as a Principal Engineer - NDE and was designated as an L6S Blackbelt. His work involved significant responsibilities in the field of Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE), to ensure quality and performance standards were met.
Experience at United Space Alliance
Dan Ryan is also a former employee of United Space Alliance, where he worked from 2004 to 2010 in various roles, including Process Engineering Lead, Senior NDE Engineer, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. His tenure at United Space Alliance included significant contributions to NDE processes and Lean Six Sigma initiatives, focusing on maximizing efficiency and effectiveness in engineering processes.
Education and Academic Background
Dan Ryan pursued his higher education at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He achieved a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Aeronautics with a focus on Safety and a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Science. He attended Embry-Riddle from 2000 to 2006. His advanced education has provided him with a strong foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of aeronautics and safety.
Early Career and Technical Training
Dan Ryan began his professional journey at EG&G Technical Services as an NDE Technician, where he worked from 1986 to 1998. Following that, he joined Siemens as an Engineer from 1999 to 2004. These roles provided him with critical hands-on experience and technical training in the field of Non-Destructive Testing, which laid the groundwork for his subsequent specialized roles.