Melissa Redding
About Melissa Redding
Melissa Redding is an NDT Inspector III at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in non-destructive testing across various aerospace companies.
Current Position at BLUE ORIGIN
Melissa Redding currently holds the position of NDT Inspector III at BLUE ORIGIN. She has been with the company since 2021 and is based in Merritt Island, Florida, United States. Redding is part of a team dedicated to non-destructive testing operations, ensuring the integrity and safety of aerospace components through advanced inspection techniques.
Previous Experience at Creative Pathways Inc.
From 2018 to 2020, Melissa Redding worked at Creative Pathways Inc. in Torrance, California. In her role as an NDT RT/CR & PT Level II Inspector, she was responsible for conducting radiographic, computed radiography, and penetrant testing. Her work contributed to the quality assurance of various aerospace components.
Experience at SpaceX
Melissa Redding served as an NDT Level II Radiography Inspector at SpaceX for a brief period from 2016 to 2017. Stationed in Hawthorne, California, she was involved in the non-destructive testing of critical spacecraft parts, ensuring they met stringent safety and quality standards.
Education and Certifications
Melissa Redding studied Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering at Don Bosco Technical Institute. She has obtained several certifications, including Eddy Current Level I & II, Penetrant and Magnetic Particle, and Film Radiography Level I & II. These certifications demonstrate her expertise in various NDT techniques crucial for aerospace engineering.
Early Career at Dpa Labs Inc.
Melissa Redding's career in non-destructive testing began at Dpa Labs Inc. from 2009 to 2012, where she held the position of NDT DR Level II Radiography Inspector. Based in Simi Valley, California, Redding specialized in digital radiography, conducting thorough inspections to ensure the quality and reliability of aerospace parts.