Robert Van Weezendonk
About Robert Van Weezendonk
Robert Van Weezendonk is a Technical Designer with extensive experience in industrial and mechanical design, currently working at BLUE ORIGIN.
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Robert Van Weezendonk is currently serving as a Technical Designer.
Professional Background
Robert has a diverse professional background, having worked at various esteemed organizations. His career includes roles at PACCAR as a Design Engineer, Eviation Aircraft as an Industrial Designer, and Nordic Tugs, Inc as an Industrial Designer/Mechanical Design Engineering Lead. Additionally, he has worked at Microsoft as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Evluma as a Sr. Engineering and Program Manager, HAECO Americas as an Industrial Designer/Mechanical Design Engineer, and MTorres America as a Sr. Quality Engineer. He has also held positions at Dana Incorporated and is currently working at BLUE ORIGIN as a Technical Designer. Robert has been with R.A.V. Creations as an Industrial Designer/Mechanical Design Engineer since 2002.
Education and Expertise
Robert Van Weezendonk holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design (BSID) from the University of the Arts and an Associate of Arts (AA) in Fine Arts from Mercer County Community College. He also completed his high school education at Hightstown High School. His expertise includes creating detailed and functional concept models for safe return to Earth operations, hand rendering, and 3D CAD Creo modeling. He is proficient in working with Boeing and Airbus requirements and ensures compliance with ITAR regulations in aerospace projects.
Collaborations and Project Involvement
Robert collaborates with former astronauts to develop models for lunar surface operations. Utilizing hand rendering and 3D CAD Creo modeling, he creates production-ready models for space missions, and his work ensures compliance with ITAR regulations. His career has provided him extensive experience in creating detailed and functional concept models critical for the aerospace industry.