Tom Nakamichi
About Tom Nakamichi
Tom Nakamichi is the Director of Program Quality / QMS at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in the aviation industry, including roles at Boeing and United Technologies.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Tom Nakamichi is currently serving as the Director Program Quality / QMS at BLUE ORIGIN since 2019. Located in Kent, Washington, USA, his role involves overseeing program quality and quality management systems. At BLUE ORIGIN, he ensures that product quality meets stringent thresholds, ensuring reliability and safety as part of the company's mission in aerospace innovation.
Previous Experience at United Technologies
Tom Nakamichi worked at United Technologies from 2018 to 2019 as the Site Quality Manager. Based in Fairfield, California, USA, his responsibilities included ensuring the quality of site operations and maintaining compliance with industry standards. His role required meticulous attention to regulatory compliance and an unwavering commitment to maintaining product integrity.
Long-Term Career at Boeing
Tom Nakamichi had an extensive tenure at Boeing, encompassing multiple pivotal roles from 1987 to 2019. His positions included Commericial Aviation Services Material Services Quality Senior Manager, Commercial Aviation Services Quality & Safety Senior Manager, Boeing Commercial Airplanes Supplier Quality Senior Manager, Senior Manager – Boeing Commercial Airplanes Program Management Office, and Manager - Boeing Commercial Airplanes Production Quality Assurance. He demonstrated expertise in supplier quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and program management, contributing significantly to the company's quality and safety standards.
Military Service with U.S. Army
Before joining the aerospace industry, Tom Nakamichi served in the U.S. Army as an Aircraft Mechanic from 1977 to 1987. This foundational experience provided him with in-depth knowledge of aircraft mechanics and maintenance, which later supported his transition into quality assurance and management roles within the aviation sector.
Educational Background
Tom Nakamichi holds an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Aviation Supply Chain Management from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration and Management from the University of Washington. These educational achievements laid a strong foundation for his career in the aviation industry, equipping him with essential management and business skills.