Erika Mole
About Erika Mole
Erika Mole is a Senior Materials & Process Engineer at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in materials science and engineering across various companies including Boeing and Tethers Unlimited Inc.
Company
Erika Mole is currently working at BLUE ORIGIN, a prominent aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company. She has held roles at BLUE ORIGIN since 2019 and is presently serving as a Senior Materials & Process Engineer. BLUE ORIGIN is known for its advanced engineering and space exploration projects, and it is based in Kent, Washington, United States.
Title
Erika Mole holds the title of Senior Materials & Process Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. She has been in this position since 2022, demonstrating a significant level of expertise and responsibility within the company. Prior to her current role, she also worked as a Materials & Process Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN from 2019 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Erika Mole completed her Master of Science (MS) in Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Washington from 2015 to 2017. She also holds Bachelor’s degrees in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry, and Biochemistry from the same institution, which she obtained between 2007 and 2012. This diverse educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in materials science and engineering.
Background
Erika Mole has worked in various engineering roles across multiple prestigious companies. Her previous positions include roles at Tethers Unlimited Inc. as Metallurgical Engineer/Technical Project Manager, and several positions at Boeing, including Materials & Process Engineer roles and a Quality Engineer role within Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Boeing Research & Technologies. Erika also worked as a Metallurgist/Foundry Engineer and as an intern at Bradken, Inc. Her career began with research assistant work at the UW Genetically Engineered Materials Science & Engineering Center.
Achievements
Currently leading the Materials & Process engineering efforts specifically for the BE-3U Turbomachinery team at Blue Origin, Erika Mole has been involved in the development of the BE-3U Engine since joining as a Senior Materials & Process Engineer. Her contributions to this high-profile project highlight her significant role in the advancement of aerospace technologies.