Osvaldo Hirai
About Osvaldo Hirai
Osvaldo Hirai is an Engineering Manager at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in mechanical and mechatronics engineering, having previously worked at Huf Group and Motorola.
Professional Experience at BLUE ORIGIN
Osvaldo Hirai has been working as an Engineering Manager at BLUE ORIGIN since 2022 in the United States. In this role, he oversees high-performance engineering teams, ensuring the successful delivery of innovative mechanical and mechatronics products. His efforts contribute to maintaining BLUE ORIGIN's reputation as a leading supplier of best-in-class aerospace products.
Senior Management at Huf Group
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Osvaldo Hirai held several pivotal roles at Huf Group in the United States and Brazil. From 2021 to 2022, he served as Senior Manager - Mechanical Engineering, following his role as Team Leader - Mechanical Design Engineer from 2016 to 2021 in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Prior to that, he spent five years in Brazil as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. His leadership was instrumental in transforming the company's Product Development and Operation of the Exterior Access Solutions business unit into a tier-one supplier.
Early Career in Engineering
Osvaldo Hirai began his engineering career at Singer do Brasil, where he worked as a Product Engineer from 1998 to 2006 in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. He then joined Motorola from 2006 to 2010 as a Mechanical Engineer. These roles provided him with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and product development, laying the foundation for his future leadership positions.
Educational Background
Osvaldo Hirai's academic credentials include a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management from Fundação Getulio Vargas, completed in 2006. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Universidade Paulista, obtained in 2002. His educational background equipped him with the skills and theoretical foundation necessary for his various engineering and management roles.
Key Contributions and Expertise
Throughout his career, Osvaldo Hirai has demonstrated extensive experience in managing engineering teams and delivering innovative mechanical and mechatronics products. Notably, he played a key role in enhancing the Product Development and Operation of the Exterior Access Solutions business unit at Huf North and South America, solidifying its position as a tier-one supplier. His contributions have also made his employers well-respected and sought-after suppliers of best-in-class products.