Jonathan Dreher
About Jonathan Dreher
Jonathan Dreher is the Director of Program Quality at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in quality assurance, production, and leadership roles at Boeing and the US Army. He holds advanced degrees from MIT and a bachelor's degree from West Point.
Title at Blue Origin
Jonathan Dreher is currently serving as the Director of Program Quality at BLUE ORIGIN in Kent, Washington. His role includes overseeing the quality aspects of the programs to ensure they meet internal and external standards. Dreher has been in this position since 2023.
Previous Roles at Blue Origin
Prior to becoming the Director of Program Quality, Jonathan Dreher held the position of Director of Production Quality Assurance at BLUE ORIGIN from 2019 to 2023. In this role, he led efforts to improve production quality across the organization. Additionally, Dreher managed a team of Quality Program Managers and achieved a 25% improvement in unit-to-unit quality across the product lifecycle.
Work Experience at Boeing
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Jonathan Dreher worked in several capacities at Boeing. He served as an Integrated Product Team Leader for two months in 2019 in Everett, WA. Between 2018 and 2019, he was the Boeing On-Site Leader stationed in Safran, France. From 2015 to 2018, Dreher was the Category Strategy and Sourcing Senior Manager for Payloads and Systems, based in Bothell, WA. Early in his career, he was a Leaders for Global Operations (LGO) Fellow from 2009 to 2010 in Renton, WA.
Military Service and Early Career
Jonathan Dreher served as a Captain in the US Army from 2007 to 2008, stationed in Heidelberg, Germany. His military experience has contributed to his leadership skills and operational efficiency, which he has carried forward into his corporate roles.
Educational Background
Jonathan Dreher holds a Master of Science in Engineering Systems from MIT School of Engineering and an MBA in Manufacturing and Operations from MIT Sloan School of Management, both obtained between 2008 and 2010. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, graduating in 2003.
Expertise in Data Science and Operational Efficiency
Jonathan Dreher has a background in data science, enabling him to distill complex information into actionable insights for executive strategy recommendations. His expertise extends to leading business and cultural transformations that improve operational efficiency and process optimization.
Marathon and Ultramarathon Accomplishments
In addition to his professional achievements, Jonathan Dreher is an accomplished endurance athlete. He has achieved top finisher status in nine marathons and two ultramarathons over 50 miles, demonstrating his dedication and perseverance.