Per Hansen
About Per Hansen
Per Hansen is the GSE & Tooling Production Lead at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in aerospace engineering and manufacturing.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Per Hansen holds the title of GSE & Tooling Production Lead at BLUE ORIGIN. In this role, he directs the production of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and tooling specifically for the New Glenn rocket. He has been with BLUE ORIGIN in Merritt Island, Florida since 2022.
Professional Experience at BLUE ORIGIN
Before becoming GSE & Tooling Production Lead, Per Hansen worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN from 2019 to 2022. During this period, he played a key role in the manufacturing process and contributed to the company's development projects in Merritt Island, FL.
Career at Lockheed Martin
Per Hansen's career at Lockheed Martin spanned 36 years. He served as a Manufacturing Engineer/Product Design Engineer from 2008 to 2019 at Kennedy Space Center, FL, and as a Mechanical Engineer from 1983 to 2008 in New Orleans, LA. His work involved various engineering tasks related to the aerospace sector.
Educational Background
Per Hansen earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Orleans. His formal education laid the foundation for his extensive career in aerospace manufacturing and engineering.