Teagan Ryan
About Teagan Ryan
Teagan Ryan is a Materials and Process Engineer with extensive experience in the aerospace industry, currently employed at Boom Supersonic. He specializes in composite materials for supersonic flight and has a background in mechanical engineering from Washington State University.
Work at Boom
Teagan Ryan has been employed at Boom Supersonic since 2019, serving as a Materials and Process Engineer. In this role, Ryan focuses on optimizing manufacturing operations, specifically enhancing surface preparation, bonding, and cleaning procedures for assembly processes. Ryan specializes in qualifying and certifying composite materials for supersonic flight applications and is responsible for developing and conducting comprehensive testing programs. These programs include various testing methods such as coupon, element, sub-assembly, and full-scale testing on bonded and fastened structures.
Previous Experience at Northrop Grumman Corporation
Prior to joining Boom Supersonic, Teagan Ryan worked at Northrop Grumman Corporation from 2011 to 2019. Initially, Ryan served as a Mechanical Engineer from 2011 to 2015 in Palmdale, California, before transitioning to the role of Materials and Process Engineer from 2015 to 2019 in Melbourne, Florida. During this time, Ryan established a tracking system for materials and process testing procedures and maintained a mechanical database to support engineering operations.
Education and Expertise
Teagan Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University, completing the degree from 2010 to 2014. This educational background provides a strong foundation for Ryan's expertise in materials and process engineering, particularly in the aerospace sector. Ryan's work involves writing and distributing detailed process specifications for fabrication, bonding, assembly, and coatings in aerospace applications.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In the role of Materials and Process Engineer, Teagan Ryan is involved in various technical responsibilities. Ryan evaluates non-conformances in both composite and metallic production components, ensuring quality and compliance with aerospace standards. The work includes optimizing procedures and developing specifications that are critical for the manufacturing and assembly of aerospace components.