Lenny Kaplan, Pe
About Lenny Kaplan, Pe
Lenny Kaplan is a Test & Launch Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in cryogenics and mechanical engineering. He has held various engineering roles in multiple companies and possesses strong management and leadership skills.
Title and Current Role
Lenny Kaplan serves as a Test & Launch Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. He joined the company in 2016 and is based in Kent, Washington. In this role, he contributes to the development and implementation of rigorous testing protocols to ensure the reliability and safety of aerospace systems.
Previous Engineering Experience
Lenny Kaplan has held several significant engineering roles throughout his career. He worked as a Senior Mechanical Engineer / Designated Engineer at AIP Aerospace Tooling, LLC from 2013 to 2016 in Bothell, WA. Prior to that, he served as Chief Engineer / Engineering Manager at North Star Ice Equipment Corporation in Seattle, WA, from 2003 to 2013. His career also includes a role as a Senior Lead Engineer at CryoFuel Systems, Inc./ CryoEnergy, Inc. in Monroe, WA, from 1999 to 2003, and as a Structural Engineer at Nicholson Manufacturing Co. in Seattle, WA, from 1997 to 1999. Earlier, he worked as a Senior Design Engineer at CryoGas USA, Inc. / Ecogas USA, Inc. in Tacoma, WA, from 1993 to 1997, and as a Mechanical Engineer at ACT Systems, Inc. in Bellevue, WA, from 1991 to 1993.
Education and Specialized Training
Lenny Kaplan holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering with a major in Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering from Moscow State University of Mechanical Engineering, completed in 1970. He has also undergone various professional training courses, including Executive Management training at Washington Employers, Inc. from 2010 to 2011, and industrial engineering courses. He has completed specialized training in ACAD and Solidworks in 1991, 2000, and 2002.
Expertise in Cryogenics
Lenny Kaplan has extensive expertise in cryogenics, a specialized field within mechanical engineering. His deep understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer is essential for his engineering projects, particularly those involving the storage and transport of cryogenic fluids. His background in cryogenics includes conducting strength and stress analyses to ensure the safety and reliability of systems.
Management and Leadership Skills
Lenny Kaplan possesses strong management and leadership skills developed over his extensive career. His roles have required him to provide cost-effective engineering solutions and support fabrication and new product development. These skills have enabled him to achieve engineering goals and objectives effectively, ensuring project success and operational efficiency.