Nicholas Stenerson
About Nicholas Stenerson
Nicholas Stenerson is a Manufacturing Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, specializing in New Glenn Second Stage Subassemblies & Integration with over 8 years of experience in CAD and various engineering design tools.
Current Title and Role at Blue Origin
Nicholas Stenerson is currently serving as a Manufacturing Engineer focusing on New Glenn Second Stage Subassemblies & Integration at BLUE ORIGIN. Based in Merritt Island, Florida, he has been in this role since 2021. His work involves ensuring efficient integration and subassembly for Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket stage, leveraging his extensive experience in CAD software, CNC programming, and quality control.
Career at Blue Origin and Previous Positions
Before his current role, Nicholas Stenerson worked as a Manufacturing Engineer on New Glenn Structures & Subsystem Integration at Blue Origin from 2020 to 2021. His earlier career includes a variety of engineering roles at different organizations, such as Manufacturing Engineer II at Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, Florida, and Manufacturing Engineering Intern at JBT AeroTech in Orlando, Florida. He also gained experience through positions at CNH Industrial, Caterpillar Inc., and Morton Industries LLC, touching upon various projects and roles in manufacturing and process engineering.
Educational Background
Nicholas Stenerson holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Bradley University, where he studied between 2015 and 2019. During his time at Bradley University, he served as a Laboratory Teaching Assistant in Material Science and a Laboratory Research Assistant in Additive Manufacturing. These roles helped him to develop a strong foundation in material science and manufacturing processes.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Nicholas Stenerson is certified in Autodesk Inventor and possesses more than 8 years of experience in both 3D and 2D CAD. He is proficient in various CAD software including NX, Solidworks, Creo, AutoCAD, SheetWorks, TubeCAD, and InteliCAD. Additionally, he has significant expertise in CNC programming, technical writing for work instructions, layout optimization, supply chain logistics, process/quality control, and Design for Manufacturability (DFx). His skills also extend to Design of Experiments and Six Sigma methodologies.
Industry Experience and Internships
Nicholas Stenerson has amassed a wealth of industry experience through various positions. Notable roles include his tenure as Assistant Manager at Dairy Queen from 2014 to 2017, manufacturing internships at Morton Industries LLC, and his work on lean projects at CNH Industrial and manufacturing design at Caterpillar Inc. These experiences underpin his proficiency in fixture design, work cell optimization using MOST, and finite element analysis.