Ryan Downer
About Ryan Downer
Ryan Downer is a Senior Nondestructive Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN and Albany Engineered Composites, with extensive experience in nondestructive evaluation and manufacturing engineering.
Professional Experience at BLUE ORIGIN
Ryan Downer currently serves as a Senior Nondestructive Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. He began his tenure at this space exploration company in 2022. In this role, Ryan is responsible for ensuring the reliability and integrity of aerospace components using nondestructive testing methods. His position is situated in Florida, United States.
Role at Albany Engineered Composites
Ryan Downer holds a current position at Albany Engineered Composites as a Non-Destructive Engineer Level 3 and Manufacturing Engineer. His responsibilities encompass advanced nondestructive testing methods and manufacturing engineering. He started this role in 2019, based in the Greater Salt Lake City Area.
Previous Positions at Albany Engineered Composites
Before his current role, Ryan Downer served as a Manufacturing Engineer - NDE and NDI Level 2 at Albany Engineered Composites. His tenure as a Manufacturing Engineer - NDE lasted from 2018 to 2022, while his role as NDI Level 2 spanned from 2016 to 2018. Both positions were located in the Greater Salt Lake City Area, where he specialized in nondestructive evaluation and manufacturing processes.
Earlier Career Roles
Ryan Downer has accumulated diverse experiences in various technical and engineering roles. He worked at Applied Industrial Technologies as a CSSR in Orem, UT, from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he held a Construction Team Lead position at Absolute Vinyl, LLC, in Lynnwood, WA, in 2014. Preceding these, he was a Mechanic at Motorcycle Repair in the Provo, Utah Area from 2013 to 2014, and a Lead Analyst at Innovative Scientific Solutions Incorporated in Provo, UT, from 2012 to 2013.
Initial Work Experience
Ryan Downer's early career included working as an Assistant Engineer Intern for the LDS Church in Draper, UT in 2012. Previously, he spent four years as a Senior Technician at Jones Paint And Glass in Provo, Utah Area from 2007 to 2011. His career began at RHR Auto, LLC, where he worked as an Automotive Technician from 1999 to 2004.
Educational Background
Ryan Downer completed his high school education at Provo High School, earning his diploma from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his education at Brigham Young University, where he studied Mechanical Engineering and attained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. He has drawn on this academic foundation to build a career in nondestructive engineering and manufacturing.