Logan Hefferan
About Logan Hefferan
Logan Hefferan is the Lead Manufacturing Engineer for Engine Testing at Blue Origin, based in Huntsville, Alabama.
Company
Logan Hefferan currently works at Blue Origin as the Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Engine Testing. Blue Origin is a prominent aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company. In this role, Logan operates at Marshall Space Flight Center's Test Stand 4670 in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. His work focuses on advancing engine testing protocols and processes for Blue Origin’s mission to explore space.
Title
Logan Hefferan holds the title of Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Engine Testing at Blue Origin. His role includes overseeing engine testing operations, ensuring precision in testing methodologies, and improving testing efficiency. With a significant background in manufacturing and process engineering, Logan brings a wealth of experience to his current role.
Education and Expertise
Logan Hefferan earned his Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Western Michigan University (WMU). During his undergraduate studies, he served as the AIAA Chapter President, showcasing his leadership skills. He was a recipient of WMU's prestigious Medallion Scholarship through the Lee Honors College. His academic projects included working on small-scale rockets for the Argonia Cup and building a Torsional Thrust Stand for Electric Propulsion Thrusters.
Professional Background
Logan Hefferan's professional journey began with internships at prominent companies. In 2019, he worked as a Process Engineering Intern at Tesla in Fremont, California followed by an Equipment Engineering Intern role in 2020. He also gained experience as a Production/Manufacturing Intern at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in Sterling Heights, MI, in 2019. In 2021, Logan joined the U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center as a Production Engineering Intern. He later joined Blue Origin as a Manufacturing and Process Engineer II from 2022 to 2024, before advancing to his current role.
Responsibilities at Blue Origin
As the Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Engine Testing at Blue Origin, Logan Hefferan is responsible for overseeing engine testing operations at Marshall Space Flight Center's Test Stand 4670. His role requires meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of manufacturing engineering principles to ensure the accuracy and reliability of engine tests. Logan's expertise in manufacturing and process engineering contributes to the ongoing development and optimization of Blue Origin's testing protocols.