Mike Child
About Mike Child
Mike Child is a Senior Technician in Integration Engineering at BLUE ORIGIN, specializing in specialist coatings, thermal protection, and mechanical integration. He has extensive experience in aircraft painting and refinishing, having worked for notable companies such as Embraer, Bombardier Aerospace, and Airbus.
Company
Mike Child currently works as a Senior Technician in Integration Engineering at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been with the company since 2020, based in Florida, United States. His role involves working with specialist coatings, thermal protection, and mechanical integration.
Title
Mike Child holds the title of Senior Technician - Integration Engineering. He is known for his emphasis on safety, cycle evolution, and continual improvement in aerospace engineering.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Mike Child held several positions across different companies. He worked at Embraer as Paint Lead for Executive Jets, from 2014 to 2020, based in Melbourne, Florida. He also worked at AvCraft Technical Services as an Aircraft Painter and Interior Refinisher in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in 2014. Earlier roles included positions at Sikorsky Global Helicopters, Bombardier Aerospace, GKN Aerospace, AgustaWestland, Airbus, and the Royal Air Force.
Education and Expertise
Mike Child studied at the Royal Air Force, specializing in Aviation Refinishing. He attended the Number 4 School of Technical Training at RAF St Athan from 1998 to 2000. His expertise includes specialist coatings, thermal protection, and mechanical integration.
Engineering Methodologies
Mike Child advocates for the use of P3E and Lean Six Sigma engineering methodologies in production environments. He emphasizes the importance of continual training as a tool for achieving repeatable success in production, focusing on safety, cycle evolution, and continual improvement.