Phil Mc Means
About Phil Mc Means
Phil Mc Means is the Manufacturing Engineering Manager for Rocket Engine Valves at BLUE ORIGIN, with a background in propulsion engineering and mechanical engineering.
Title and Current Role
Phil Mc Means holds the position of Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Rocket Engine Valves at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been working in this role since 2022, based in Kent, Washington, United States.
Professional Experience at BLUE ORIGIN
Phil Mc Means has an extensive history with BLUE ORIGIN. He served as a Propulsion Engineer III from 2021 to 2022 for 5 months and as a Propulsion Engineer II from 2020 to 2021 for 1 year. Additionally, he was the Component Test Lead from 2020 to 2022 for 2 years and earlier held the role of Propulsion Engineer from 2018 to 2020 for 2 years. All these roles were based in Kent, Washington.
Early Career at SpaceX and Picasolar
Phil Mc Means gained early career experience at SpaceX and Picasolar. He worked at SpaceX as a Propulsion Engineering Intern in 2017 for 3 months, located in McGregor, Texas, and previously as a Propulsion Test Engineer Intern in 2016 for 7 months. He was also employed by Picasolar as a Mechanical Engineer from 2016 to 2017 for 9 months in Fayetteville, Arkansas Area.
Educational Background
Phil Mc Means earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arkansas. He attended the institution from 2013 to 2017. His education provided a solid foundation for his subsequent roles in engineering and manufacturing.
Additional Employment History
Phil Mc Means has held various other positions throughout his career. These include roles such as Engineering Mechanics Teaching Assistant and Researching Intern at the University of Arkansas in 2015, Bicycle Mechanic at Outdoor Waco from 2013 to 2014, Aluminum Fabricator and Production Manager's Apprentice at TriVan Truck Body from 2011 to 2012, and Bicycle Mechanic at Bicycles Outback from 2009 to 2012.