Iain Ferguson
About Iain Ferguson
Iain Ferguson is a Senior Automation Manager at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in laser applications and engineering.
Title
Iain Ferguson holds the position of Senior Automation Manager at BLUE ORIGIN, where he has been employed since 2019.
Company
Iain Ferguson is currently employed by BLUE ORIGIN, an American privately funded aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services company.
Education and Expertise
Iain Ferguson studied Computer Studies and achieved an HND from Abertay University from 1981 to 1983. His foundational education was completed at Dalziel High, where he studied from 1973 to 1979.
Professional Background
Iain Ferguson has a diverse background in engineering and management positions. He started his career as an Applications Engineer at Ferranti Dundee from 1984 to 1990 and later served as a Laser Applications Engineer at Laser Machining Centre, Toronto Canada from 1990 to 1992. From 1992 to 1994, he worked as a Laser Research Engineer at TWI. He then held the role of Applications Engineer at GSI Lumonics from 1994 to 1997, followed by his position as Laser Applications Manager at Laserdyne Systems from 1997 to 2006. Additionally, Iain was the Owner and President of Laseramp from 2006 to 2016.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
At BLUE ORIGIN, Iain Ferguson serves in multiple roles. Since 2019, he has been the Senior Automation Manager, focusing on automated systems for aerospace applications. From 2017, he also holds the title of Senior Manager for Joining Processes. Additionally, he has been a Welding Engineer at the company's Kent, WA location since 2016.