Thomas Riehle, Pmp
About Thomas Riehle, Pmp
Thomas Riehle is the New Glenn Finance Manager at Blue Origin, with previous experience as a Technical Program Manager at Boeing and various internships at Air Products and Chemicals.
Current Role as New Glenn Finance Manager
Thomas Riehle serves as the New Glenn Finance Manager at BLUE ORIGIN, located in Kent, Washington, United States. He has been with the company since 2020. In his role, he handles financial management and oversight for the New Glenn project, ensuring that the financial aspects align with the company's objectives and regulatory requirements.
Previous Experience at Boeing
Prior to joining BLUE ORIGIN, Thomas Riehle worked at Boeing as the Technical Program Manager for the 777X Change Incorporation. During his eight years at Boeing from 2012 to 2020, he led and coordinated the 777X Interiors Architecture Validation & Verification Vehicle project. This included orchestrating efforts across five organizations with more than 160 customers, managing a $7.5 million budget, and delivering two full-scale 777X Validation Vehicle tools under budget. His work ensured quality tooling for over 80 tools and involved the completion of over 120 validation tests.
Early Career Internships at Air Products and Chemicals
Thomas Riehle's early career includes multiple internship positions at Air Products and Chemicals. In 2011, he served as a Machinery Intern for three months, followed by roles as a Maintenance Engineering Intern in 2010 for three months, and as a Fleet Ops Intern in 2009 for three months. These internships provided him with hands-on experience in various engineering functions, contributing to his foundational knowledge and skill set in mechanical engineering.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Thomas Riehle possesses a strong educational background in Mechanical Engineering. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. In addition, he spent 11 months at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, furthering his mechanical engineering studies. This rigorous academic training equipped him with the technical expertise essential for his roles in the aerospace and engineering sectors.
Project Management and Teaching Experience
Throughout his career, Thomas Riehle has accumulated significant project management and teaching experience. He led the conception and early strategy for LOCA, a tool designed to aid in configuration cabin architecture and validate customer requirements. Additionally, he has taught over 80 sessions of Functional Interiors Project Management 101, sharing his extensive knowledge and practical insights with others.