Mike W.
About Mike W.
Mike W. is an Additive Manufacturing Applications Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in aerospace and manufacturing industries.
Company
Mike W. is currently employed at BLUE ORIGIN, a leading aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company. His role as an Additive Manufacturing Applications Engineer has been pivotal since 2020, where he focuses on the advancement and automation of manufacturing processes aimed at supporting human space exploration.
Title
Mike W. holds the position of Additive Manufacturing Applications Engineer. His work emphasizes transitioning applications from development to production, ensuring the effective use of materials and machines within the realm of additive manufacturing.
Education and Expertise
Mike W. has a solid educational foundation in aeronautics and astronautics with a plasma physics emphasis, achieved through a Master of Science from the University of Washington (2015-2017). He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Lawrence University (2010-2014). His expertise includes transitioning applications from development to production, with a focus on materials and machines in additive manufacturing.
Career Background
Mike W. has accumulated extensive professional experience across various roles and industries. He worked at Exotic Metals Forming, a Division of Parker Aerospace, holding multiple positions including Additive Manufacturing Engineer, Control Systems Technician, and Laser Operator. Additionally, he served as an Aerodynamicist at ZEVA AERO and as Board Treasurer at Sammamish Symphony Orchestra Association. His academic roles included a Head Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant position at the University of Washington and a Quantitative Tutor at University of Washington Tacoma. Early in his career, he conducted research on electric propulsion at Lawrence University.
Achievements
Mike W. has contributed significantly to the advancement and automation of manufacturing processes, particularly in the aerospace sector. His efforts are aimed at supporting human space exploration, demonstrating his expertise in transitioning applications from development to production. His role at BLUE ORIGIN highlights his proficiency in managing and optimizing additive manufacturing technologies.