Zack De Herrera, Pe
About Zack De Herrera, Pe
Zack De Herrera is a Mechanical Development Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in mechanical and aerospace engineering, having previously held various roles at Systima Technologies and Kenworth Truck Co.
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Zack De Herrera holds the position of Mechanical Development Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Since 2020, Zack De Herrera has been working as a Mechanical Development Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. In his role, he is responsible for contributing to the development and advancement of aerospace technologies at the company.
Former Roles at Systima Technologies
Zack De Herrera worked at Systima Technologies, Inc. in various capacities. From 2019 to 2020, he served as Integrated Product Team Lead in Kirkland, Washington. Prior to that, he was a Senior Systems Engineer for five months in 2018-2019. De Herrera also held the position of Development Engineer from 2016 to 2018, where he refined his skills in developing and qualifying pyrotechnic flight hardware.
Previous Experience at Kenworth Truck Co.
Zack De Herrera has significant experience at Kenworth Truck Co., having held multiple roles from 2011 to 2016. His roles included Associate Design Engineer (2012-2014), Design Engineer - Product Liaison (2014), Design Engineer - Operations (2014-2016), and Sales Engineer (2016). During his tenure, he played key roles in product support and development, gaining exposure to the full product life cycle.
Educational Background
Zack De Herrera earned a Bachelor of Science in Plastics Engineering Technology/Vehicle Engineering Technology from Western Washington University, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. He also completed his high school education at Franklin Pierce High School, graduating with a High School Diploma in 2007.
Early Career and Internships
De Herrera began his professional journey with an internship at GiroDisc in Bellingham, Washington (2011-2012). He also interned at Kenworth Truck Co. as an R&D Engineer in 2011. Additionally, he worked as a Splicer at Master-Pull LLC (2009-2012) and a Deck Hand at Yukon Delta Fisheries (2007-2009).
Passion for Mechanical Engineering
Zack De Herrera’s passion for mechanical engineering is rooted in his lifelong interest in automobiles and an early inspiration from Hot Rod Magazine. He has consistently applied mechanical theory to solve engineering challenges, particularly in the aerospace industry.