Michael X.
About Michael X.
Michael X. is a Manufacturing Process Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN in Huntsville, Alabama, specializing in welding process development and nonconformance disposition.
Company: BLUE ORIGIN
Michael X. is currently employed at BLUE ORIGIN as a Manufacturing Process Engineer II in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. His tenure in this position began in 2024. Prior to this role, he worked at BLUE ORIGIN as a Manufacturing Process Engineer I from 2022 to 2024. In this capacity, Michael contributed to several key projects and programs, specifically supporting the fabrication of the BE-4, BE-3U, BE-3PM, BE-7, and Blue Ring programs.
Education and Expertise
Michael X. earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Welding Engineering from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 2016 to 2021. His expertise includes the development of work instructions for welding procedures and the implementation of new manufacturing processes. Michael also specializes in handling the dispositioning of nonconformances within the welding process, ensuring high-quality and reliable outcomes.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current role at BLUE ORIGIN, Michael X. accumulated diverse experience in quality and engineering roles. He served as a Quality Coordinator at TIC - The Industrial Company for three months in Kittery, Maine, and for one year at Kiewit in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. Additionally, Michael held a position as a Quality Intern at Kiewit’s Energy Group for one month in 2020. He also worked as a Co-Op Student Engineer at American Electric Power in Columbus, Ohio, for five months in 2019, where he gained valuable early-career engineering experience.
Role in Fabrication and Welding Processes
In his role at BLUE ORIGIN, Michael X. supports various fabrication programs, including BE-4, BE-3U, BE-3PM, BE-7, and Blue Ring. He is responsible for developing work instructions and implementing new processes specific to welding. Michael also manages the dispositioning of nonconformances, ensuring the quality and compliance of welding processes within the company’s manufacturing operations.