Kirsten Nibler
About Kirsten Nibler
Kirsten Nibler is a Program Planning and Control Specialist at BLUE ORIGIN, with a background in Lean Manufacturing and technical project management.
Current Position at BLUE ORIGIN
Kirsten Nibler is currently serving as a Program Planning and Control Specialist for Engines at BLUE ORIGIN. She has been with the company since 2018, working out of Kent, Washington. In this role, she applies her extensive expertise in project planning and control to support engine programs, ensuring efficient and timely execution of projects.
Previous Employment at Boeing
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Kirsten Nibler spent time at Boeing, where she worked in two distinct roles. From 2015 to 2017, she was part of the Lean+ Manufacturing Implementation Team in Portland, Oregon. In this capacity, she leveraged Lean Manufacturing methodologies to reduce inefficiencies and drive accountability. Prior to that, she served as a Precision Assembler at Boeing from 2014 to 2015, gaining valuable hands-on experience in manufacturing processes.
Educational Background
Kirsten Nibler holds a Bachelor's Degree in Technical Project Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, which she completed between 2015 and 2018. She also earned two Associate's Degrees from Portland Community College. The first, in Aviation Maintenance Technician, was completed from 2012 to 2014. The second, in General Art/Art Studies, was completed from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she received a Certificate in Photography from the University of the Nations in 2007.
Technical and Mechanical Expertise
Kirsten Nibler has accumulated considerable hands-on shop and mechanical experience throughout her career. This practical knowledge enables her to understand and address real-life obstacles when executing project plans. Her mechanical background complements her roles in program planning and control, allowing her to provide grounded, effective solutions to technical challenges.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing
During her time at Boeing, Kirsten Nibler specialized in Lean Manufacturing methodologies. Her work focused on eliminating inefficiencies and driving accountability within the manufacturing process. Her expertise in this area has equipped her with the tools to examine and mitigate obstacles in order to enhance behaviors and efficiencies within her team.