Richard Catrow
About Richard Catrow
Richard Catrow is a Fluids Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with over twenty years of experience in engineering and design, specializing in vehicle development and innovative product design.
Current Position at BLUE ORIGIN
Richard Catrow currently works at BLUE ORIGIN as a Fluids Engineer in Kent, Washington, United States. He has held this position since 2019. His role involves applying his extensive knowledge in fluid dynamics and systems to support BLUE ORIGIN's missions. With his background in various engineering domains, Richard contributes to the innovative aerospace projects at the company.
Previous Experience at Mahindra & Mahindra
From 2013 to 2019, Richard Catrow served as a Closures and Mechanism Engineer at Mahindra & Mahindra in Troy, MI. During his six-year tenure, he focused on the development of vehicle closures and mechanical systems, leveraging his expertise in design and manufacturing processes to enhance product functionality and reliability.
Engineering Positions at Various Companies
Richard Catrow has accumulated experience from several notable companies. In 2013, he worked at Stage 2 Innovations / Clearsky Power Generation as a Mechanical Engineer in Farmington Hills, MI for 10 months. From 2011 to 2013, he was employed at ALTe LLC as a Packaging/Design Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI. Prior to that, he had a short stint at Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc. as a Mechanical Engineer in Livonia, MI in 2011 for 3 months. From 2008 to 2011, he worked as a Lead Powertrain Engineer at Gibbs Technologies in Auburn Hills, MI.
Early Career and Education
Richard Catrow's early career includes positions at Honda R&D (2006-2008) as a Motorcycle Design Engineer, Federal-Mogul (2004-2006) as a Manufacturing Process Engineer, and MC Technologies (2003-2004) as a Designer. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University, where he studied from 2004 to 2008.
Expertise and Skills in Engineering
With over twenty years of experience in engineering and design, Richard Catrow possesses expertise in vehicle development and innovative product design. He is proficient in various engineering software including CatiaV5, CREO, Solidworks, and Unigraphics. His specialized skills in FEA Analysis and ANSYS are crucial for structural and mechanical analysis. Additionally, Richard has extensive experience in managing engineering teams and working directly with customers and suppliers.