David Spangler
About David Spangler
David Spangler is a Production Supply Manager at Blue Origin with extensive experience in the automotive and aerospace industries.
Current Position at Blue Origin
David Spangler currently serves as the Production Supply Manager / Supply Chain Planning Manager at Blue Origin, a position he has held since 2018 in Kent, Washington, United States. His role involves overseeing supply chain processes, optimizing production supply logistics, and managing complex planning operations within the company.
Previous Roles at Blue Origin
Before his current role, David Spangler was the SDAT CogE (System Design, Assembly, and Test Cognizant Engineer) at Blue Origin from 2016 to 2018. In this position, he was responsible for system design and testing, contributing to the company's diverse aerospace projects.
Experience in Automotive Industry
David Spangler has extensive experience in the automotive industry, having worked at Ford Motor Company in various capacities for over a decade. His roles included Mustang Launch Manager, Fusion/Milan/MkZ Product Engineering Manager, Chassis Supervisor, Mazda 3 Platform Launch Leader, RHD Escape Program Manager, F-Series PVT Engineer, and Product Planning Analyst. His work spanned from product launches to engineering management in international settings such as Hiroshima, Japan, and Hermosillo, Mexico.
Background in Engineering and Management
David Spangler holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington and a Master of Business Administration from the Texas McCombs School of Business. He also earned an Associate of Arts in Pre-Engineering from Tacoma Community College. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his roles in both engineering and management across various industries.
Key Projects and Achievements
David Spangler developed a Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) database for the New Shepard program at Blue Origin. The system integrates build schedules, planned work orders, and bills of materials (BOMs) to enhance supply chain efficiency. Additionally, he is known for his experience in developing Management Information Systems (MIS) and has extensive knowledge of manufacturing within a Lean environment.