Daniel Heineking
About Daniel Heineking
Daniel Heineking is a Mechanical Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in aerospace tooling design and stress analysis.
Company
Daniel Heineking is a Mechanical Engineer currently working at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been with the company since 2015. Based in Bothell, WA, his role involves the development and implementation of engineering projects, ensuring adherence to stringent aerospace standards.
Past Work Experience
Daniel has a diverse engineering background with work experience across several companies. Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, he served as a Design Engineer at Pacifica Engineering, an MTorres Company, from 2012 to 2015, also in Bothell, WA. Prior to that, he contributed to the Mt Everest Biogas Volunteer Group in Seattle as a Technical Design Team Member in 2012. In 2011, Daniel worked as a Field Test Engineer at CNH in New Holland, PA. His early career included an 11-month stint as a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op at Ariel Corporation in Mt Vernon, OH starting in 2008.
Educational Background
Daniel Heineking earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Akron. He attended the university from 2005 to 2010, where he acquired the foundational knowledge and technical skills necessary for his career in engineering.
Technical Expertise
Daniel has developed Python tools to facilitate the extraction of information from Nastran .bdf files and the calculation of geometric properties of weld groups. He utilizes authoritative references such as Roark’s, Shigley’s, and Marks’ for loads analysis in aerospace tooling design. His technical proficiency includes generating stress reports as part of customer deliverables to ensure compliance with structural integrity standards.
Contributions to Team Projects
In his role at BLUE ORIGIN, Daniel provides essential feedback on design structural performance to his teammates. This input is crucial in enhancing the overall quality of engineering projects, supporting the team's efforts in delivering top-notch engineering solutions.