Zach Tracy, P.E.
About Zach Tracy, P.E.
Zach Tracy, P.E., is an Aerospace Systems Engineer at Blue Origin, with a diverse background in engineering roles across multiple industries.
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Zach Tracy, P.E., currently holds the position of Aerospace Systems Engineer at Blue Origin, based in Denver, Colorado. He has been with Blue Origin since 2023, contributing his expertise to the company's aerospace initiatives.
Current Role at Blue Origin
In his role at Blue Origin, Zach Tracy is a key contributor to the BE-4 evolutionary improvement program, a project that has garnered strong approval from the company's founder. He has developed a methodology for value characterization, which has become the gold standard across all engine programs and business units. Tracy is responsible for translating engineering and manufacturing operational risks and opportunities into business value metrics for the Senior Leadership Team. His role involves working closely with various Integrated Product Teams, including Program Management, Reliability, Maintainability, Safety, Operations, Test, and Launch Support/Ground Support Equipment.
Previous Experience at Medtronic
Before joining Blue Origin, Zach Tracy worked at Medtronic as a Principal R&D Systems Engineer from 2021 to 2023. Based in Boulder, Colorado, he spent two years contributing to the research and development of advanced medical systems.
Professional Experience at Boston Scientific
Zach Tracy served as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at Boston Scientific from 2016 to 2021. During his five-year tenure in Arden Hills, MN, he played a significant role in managing and improving the quality of supplier-provided materials and components for the medical device manufacturer.
Educational Background
Zach Tracy holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business, which he completed in 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota in 2012. Prior to his higher education, he graduated from Cretin-Derham Hall High School in 2008.