Jared Jones
About Jared Jones
Jared Jones is a Senior Production Support Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in mechanical engineering and a diverse range of experiences in various engineering roles.
Senior Production Support Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN
Jared Jones currently holds the position of Senior Production Support Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, located in Seattle, Washington. He began this role in 2022. BLUE ORIGIN is an American privately-funded aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services company, where Jared is responsible for providing engineering support to production operations, ensuring seamless integration between design and manufacturing processes.
Former Manufacturing Engineer at Zetec
Jared Jones worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at Zetec from 2021 to 2022, for a duration of 1 year. Based in Snoqualmie, Washington, Zetec specializes in nondestructive testing (NDT) solutions. During his tenure, Jared contributed to optimizing manufacturing processes and supporting the company's engineering initiatives.
Mechanical Engineering Positions
Jared Jones has an extensive background in various engineering roles. He worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at Roam Robotics from 2017 to 2020 in San Francisco, California. Prior to that, he served as a CAD Engineer at Saildrone Inc for 3 months in 2017 in Alameda, California, and as a Mechanical Engineering Technician at Makani from 2016 to 2017 for 1 year, also in Alameda, CA. At Ekso Bionics, he was both a Mechanical Engineer from 2015 to 2016 for 4 months and a Mechanical Engineering Technician from 2014 to 2015 for 1 year. Moreover, he served as a Robot Build Engineer at Meka Robotics from 2011 to 2014 for 3 years in San Francisco Bay Area.
Education in Mechanical Engineering
Jared Jones earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis. He studied there from 2007 to 2011, acquiring foundational knowledge and skills that have supported his diverse career in mechanical engineering fields.
Building Energy Kites Experience
Jared Jones has hands-on experience in building energy kites, which are innovative devices designed to harness wind energy. This expertise highlights his ability to engage in unique and advanced engineering projects, contributing to sustainable energy solutions.
Outdoor Enthusiast and Unique Hobbies
Outside of his professional endeavors, Jared Jones engages in backcountry skiing with his dog, showcasing his passion for outdoor adventures. He also enjoys building 'freak bikes,' indicating a creative and unconventional approach to engineering and design. These hobbies reflect his diverse skill set and interests beyond traditional mechanical engineering.