The former Manager of Additive Manufacturing at SpaceX will lead Launcher’s Additive and Machining capabilities and construct world-class Production and Integration methods for Launcher’s merchandise.
HAWTHORNE, Calif., February 15, 2022 (Launcher PR) – Launcher (launcherspace.com), an industry-leading developer of extremely environment friendly rockets and switch autos, has appointed Tim Berry as its Head of Manufacturing.
Launcher opened its 24,000 sq. foot manufacturing facility in Los Angeles in June 2021 and presently operates a fleet of cutting-edge metallic additive platforms and different superior manufacturing belongings from companions together with Velo3D and EOS. Today, Launcher produces each main half of its switch car, Orbiter, and E-2 liquid rocket engine in-house, as half of its technique to construct, check, and iterate as cost-effectively as potential as it develops high-performance rockets and switch autos.
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With Launcher’s first flight of Orbiter scheduled for October 2022, and three extra flights scheduled for 2023, Berry will oversee the creation of Launcher’s state-of-the-art integration cleanroom, supporting meeting line, and staff to prepared the Orbiter spacecraft for flight on SpaceX Rideshare later this 12 months. In parallel, Berry and his staff will advance Launcher’s ongoing E-2 liquid rocket engine and Launcher Light car fast prototyping, manufacturing, and integration for first flight in 2024.
Tim Berry’s expertise is unmatched for the function, merging fast, low-cost aerospace manufacturing with modern, high-volume metallic 3D printing and launch car and crew-rated spacecraft integration throughout his 8+-year profession at SpaceX within the following roles:
Manager of Additive Manufacturing – Overseeing all Production and Development Additive Manufacturing together with Applications, Process, and Operations Engineering as effectively as Technician and Scheduling groups. Managing a large fleet of printers spanning 4 platforms, together with Velo3D, whereas reaching one of the very best outputs of any additive manufacturing line on the planet.
SpaceX Dragon Crew and Cargo Integration Supervisor (2019-2021) – Leading a big staff of leads, engineers, and technicians and answerable for constructing the mixing system that produced eight Dragon Crew and Cargo spacecraft.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Stage 2 Lead (2013-2019) – Leading a multidisciplinary staff performing a big selection of manufacturing processes, from buildings to last integration, to fabricate 90 higher levels for Falcon 9 missions–whereas considerably bettering exit fee.
“I am excited and humbled by the opportunity to join Launcher and support its dedicated team and ambitious goals. Launcher represents a unique opportunity to leverage my experience to build a high-volume advanced manufacturing operation.” mentioned Tim Berry. “With an insanely cool product mix driven by a talented design team and a laser focus on quality, cost, and performance, I look forward to facilitating Launcher’s growth and helping to deliver reliable access to orbit for our customers.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to have Tim join our team in this role. He brings a combination of the ideal experience and background to have a rapid impact on our growth. His timing is impeccable as we transition from building the basics of our factory to transitioning into an organization that can build reliable low-cost orbital spacecraft at high volume” mentioned Max Haot, Founder and CEO at Launcher.
Launcher is hiring. To be taught extra and see open positions, go to: https://www.launcherspace.com/careers