Jon Forrester
About Jon Forrester
Jon Forrester is a Materials and Process Engineer III at Blue Origin with a background in welding engineering and metallurgy.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Jon Forrester holds the position of Materials and Process Engineer III at BLUE ORIGIN. He joined the organization in 2019. In his role, he engages with some of the most exotic engineering materials, contributing crucial expertise to the field of metallurgy.
Career at SpaceX
Before BLUE ORIGIN, Jon Forrester served as the Lead Welding Engineer at SpaceX, a position he held from 2012 to 2019. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in advancing welding techniques and contributed significantly to the company's engineering projects.
Education and Transition into Welding Engineering
Jon Forrester earned his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Welding Engineering from The Ohio State University, studying from 2006 to 2012. Initially a pre-med student, he made a life-changing transition to welding engineering after discovering his passion for metallurgy while performing bodywork on an old Ford van.
Early Career and Internship at Special Metals
Jon Forrester began his career with a welding internship at Special Metals in Newton, North Carolina, in 2010. This experience lasted for five months and provided him foundational exposure to welding and metallurgy.
Experience at Schottenstein Center
From 2008 to 2012, Jon Forrester worked as a Welder/Maintenance at the Schottenstein Center. This early work experience involved maintenance and welding tasks, further solidifying his skills and interest in the field.