Mark Caronna, Pmp
About Mark Caronna, Pmp
Mark Caronna is a Project Engineer with Belcan at Blue Origin, where he leads initiatives in Design for Manufacture & Assembly. He has extensive experience in aerospace engineering, having held various roles at companies such as Jacobs, American Airlines, and United Space Alliance over a career spanning more than two decades.
Work at Belcan
Mark Caronna currently serves as a Project Engineer with Belcan at Blue Origin, a position he has held since 2024. His role involves leading Design for Manufacture & Assembly initiatives, which are critical to the development of aerospace components. He is based on-site in Huntsville, Alabama, where he supports the transformation of the BE-4 Main Turbopump manufacturing process from development to production. This includes a focus on rotating balance assembly and other essential components.
Previous Experience at Jacobs
Before joining Belcan, Mark worked at Jacobs as a GNC Senior Integration Engineer from 2020 to 2024. During his four-year tenure in Alabama, he contributed to various projects that required advanced integration of guidance, navigation, and control systems. His experience at Jacobs enhanced his skills in project management and technical integration within complex aerospace environments.
Career at American Airlines
Mark's career includes significant roles at American Airlines, where he served as an Agile Program Manager from 2019 to 2020 and as a Rotational, Spearhead Sr. Project Manager from 2015 to 2019. In these positions, he managed various projects and initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and program delivery within the airline industry, showcasing his versatility across different sectors.
Background in Aerospace Engineering
Mark Caronna earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University, where he studied from 1992 to 1997. This educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in aerospace, including roles at United Space Alliance, where he worked for 14 years in various capacities related to space shuttle software verification and project management.
Achievements and Contributions
Throughout his career, Mark has received 20 peer awards, including two from managing directors, recognizing his contributions and achievements in project management and engineering. He has identified innovative tool and process improvements that enhance insight, oversight, and efficiencies in manufacturing, demonstrating his commitment to continuous improvement in aerospace engineering practices.