David Oberndorf
About David Oberndorf
David Oberndorf is the Final Assembly Manager at BLUE ORIGIN, with a background in mechanical engineering and project management.
Title and Current Role
David Oberndorf currently holds the position of Final Assembly Manager at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been in this role since 2021 and is based in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. His responsibilities include overseeing the final stages of assembly for aerospace projects, ensuring quality and efficiency in production processes.
Previous Roles at BLUE ORIGIN
Prior to his current role, David Oberndorf served as Project Manager II at BLUE ORIGIN in 2021 for 8 months. Additionally, he worked as a Project Manager from 2020 to 2021 for 9 months, also in Huntsville, Alabama. His involvement in these roles contributed to the successful management and delivery of various aerospace projects.
Experience at Belcan
David Oberndorf worked at Belcan as a Project Engineer from 2018 to 2020 in West Palm Beach. In this position, he was responsible for engineering project management, which included coordinating with cross-functional teams and ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets.
Mechanical Engineering Background
David gained early experience in mechanical engineering through internships, including a role as a Mechanical Engineer Intern at Methane Emission Technology Evaluation Center from 2017 to 2018 in Fort Collins, Colorado, and as a Manufacturing Engineer Intern at Stewart Precision Machining from 2017 to 2018 in Denver, Colorado. These positions provided him with practical skills in mechanical design and manufacturing processes.
Educational Qualifications
David Oberndorf completed his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University, studying from 2014 to 2017. His education provided a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his professional career. He is also certified as an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) and aspires to attain a professional engineering license.