Steven M. Nielson
About Steven M. Nielson
Steven M. Nielson is a Senior Production Quality Engineer - Engines at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in quality management and aerospace engineering.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Steven M. Nielson is currently serving as the Senior Production Quality Engineer for Engines at BLUE ORIGIN. He began his role here in 2021. In this position, he oversees the quality standards and production processes for engine manufacturing, ensuring compliance with industry standards and continuous improvement in quality management systems.
Previous Experience at A&G Machine Inc.
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Steven worked at A&G Machine Inc. as the Manager of Planning and Quality from 2020 to 2021. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the planning and quality control functions, focusing on optimizing processes and ensuring high standards of production quality in Auburn, Washington.
Extensive Career at Hexcel Corporation
Steven has had a long and varied career at Hexcel Corporation, holding several key positions over the years. He served as Production Manager from 2019 to 2020, Senior Quality Engineer and Lead Auditor from 2014 to 2019, and Quality Management Supervisor from 2014 to 2017 in Kent, Washington. His roles included managing quality assurance processes, leading audits, and contributing to the improvement of production standards. He also worked as an Interim Quality Manager and Quality Engineer & Tooling Quality Supervisor, showing his versatility and dedicated involvement in various strategic functions.
Technical Leadership at Lockheed Martin
Steven's tenure at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company spanned from 2004 to 2012. He held roles such as Quality Engineer Senior for the Fleet Ballistic Missile and Senior Quality Engineer for the Orion Human Spaceflight Pad Abort-1 program. His contributions included working on quality assurance for critical space systems and leading teams to ensure adherence to stringent quality control processes.
Educational Background in Aeronautics & Astronautics Engineering
Steven earned his Bachelor's degree in Aeronautics & Astronautics Engineering with a focus on Space Composites & Structures from the University of Washington College of Engineering, completing his studies from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, he completed a Leadership Program of the Rockies, where he studied Founding Principles, receiving a Certificate of Completion in 2008.