Sarah Monsrud
About Sarah Monsrud
Sarah Monsrud is a Subassemblies Manufacturing Engineer at Blue Origin, with a background in mechanical engineering and experience in aerospace manufacturing and public relations.
Current Position at BLUE ORIGIN
Sarah Monsrud currently holds the position of Subassemblies Manufacturing Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. She began this role in 2020 and is based in Kent, Washington, United States. Her responsibilities include manufacturing planning and the development of various systems for the New Glenn rocket. Notably, she has authored the build and flow, material handling plan, build time estimates, tool packet, make/buy plan, and work order map for the Gaseous Propulsion and Pressurization System (GaPPS) on New Glenn's Second Stage.
Experience at Honeywell Aerospace
In 2019, Sarah Monsrud worked as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Honeywell Aerospace in Redmond, Washington for a period of three months. During her internship, she gained valuable experience in the aerospace manufacturing engineering sector, which later contributed to her expertise in her current role at BLUE ORIGIN.
University of Washington Roles
Sarah Monsrud held multiple roles at the University of Washington. From 2018 to 2020, she served as an Information Specialist at the Husky Union Building. Additionally, she was actively involved with UWashington Formula Motorsports, serving as a Public Relations Lead and Composites Manufacturing Member from 2018 to 2019, and as an Aerodynamics Member from 2017 to 2018. These roles allowed her to develop a comprehensive skill set in engineering and public relations, which have been integral to her career.
Educational Background
Sarah Monsrud studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington, where she earned her Bachelor's degree between 2016 and 2020. She also attended Kentridge High School, graduating with a High School Diploma in 2016. Her strong academic background laid a solid foundation for her subsequent roles in the engineering field.
Authored Technical Documents at BLUE ORIGIN
In her capacity as Subassemblies Manufacturing Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, Sarah Monsrud has authored several critical documents. These include stress analysis reports and technical documentation for the APU GS2 powerpack frame tool as part of the structural assessment plan requirements. She wrote the concept of operations (CONOPS) for GS2 composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs), defining their damage control plan during transportation from Kent to Launch Site 1. Monsrud also oversees manufacturing planning for 1.5” and 3.0” ball valves on New Glenn's First Stage and authored work instructions for the 1.5" ball valve development campaign.