Lizella West

Lizella (Liz) West is a seasoned Materials and Process Engineer currently employed at Blue Origin since August 2020. Prior experience includes a role as Material Science and Processes Technical Program Manager at Aerojet Rocketdyne, where Liz managed complex material and process requirements for high-revenue programs and improved project management efficiencies. Additional experience encompasses roles as a Healthcare Technical Recruiter at Kforce Inc., and Materials Science and Systems Engineer at Aerojet Rocketdyne, where Liz contributed to liquid engine projects and maintained quality standards for materials. Earlier, Liz worked at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company as a Materials Science/Contamination Engineer, resolving supplier quality issues and leading significant cost-saving initiatives. An educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Washington.