Jaime Van Malleghem
About Jaime Van Malleghem
Jaime Van Malleghem is a Manufacturing Engineer at Blue Origin with a background in aerospace engineering and music from the University of Florida.
Manufacturing Engineer at Blue Origin
Jaime Van Malleghem has been serving as a Manufacturing Engineer at Blue Origin since 2022. Based in Kent, Washington, Jaime contributes to the Lunar Transport Business Unit, focusing primarily on manufacturing engineering for lunar missions. This role plays a crucial part in Blue Origin's space exploration initiatives, particularly those related to lunar transport. Jaime's work at Blue Origin underscores a strong commitment to advancing aerospace technology and innovation.
Previous Experience in Manufacturing Engineering
Before joining Blue Origin, Jaime Van Malleghem gathered diverse industrial experience. Jaime worked as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Exactech in Gainesville, Florida, for two separate terms, first in 2019 for four months and again in 2020 for six months. Additionally, Jaime completed a three-month internship at Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, California, in 2021, focusing on product and process engineering. These roles provided Jaime with substantial hands-on experience in manufacturing processes and engineering practices.
Academic Contributions and Teaching Experience
Alongside industry roles, Jaime Van Malleghem served as a Lab Instructor for the Design and Manufacturing Lab at the University of Florida from 2018 to 2022. In addition, Jaime worked as a Research Assistant - Shift Leader at the same university from 2017 to 2018. These academic roles highlight a solid background in educational and research settings, contributing to the development of students and academic research in design and manufacturing.
Educational Background in Aerospace Engineering and Music
Jaime Van Malleghem holds two Bachelor's degrees from the University of Florida. One in Aerospace Engineering and another in Music, both obtained between 2016 and 2022. This unique combination of studies underscores Jaime's diverse skill set and interdisciplinary approach, blending technical expertise in aerospace engineering with a creative background in music.
Role as an Academic Contributor
In 2020, Jaime Van Malleghem served as an Academic Contributor at A—Reality for three months. This role further reflects Jaime's engagement in academic settings, contributing to scholarly work and possibly collaborating on educational initiatives.