Mitch Thomas, Pe
About Mitch Thomas, Pe
Mitch Thomas is a Production Engineer III at Blue Origin with extensive experience in manufacturing and quality engineering. He holds a California Professional Engineer license in Mechanical Engineering.
Current Role at Blue Origin
Mitch Thomas currently serves as a Production Engineer III at Blue Origin. He has been with the company since 2019. In his role, Mitch is the design authority for New Shepard production tooling. His responsibilities include the conceptual and detailed design, analysis, commissioning, repairs, and upgrades of production tooling. These tools encompass a range of equipment such as lifting gear, platforms, jigs, and fixtures necessary for welding, drilling, and assembly.
Previous Experience at Blue Origin
Before his current role, Mitch Thomas was a Manufacturing Engineer at Blue Origin from 2015 to 2019, accumulating four years of experience. During this period, he contributed significantly to the production processes and development of aerospace manufacturing techniques. The transition within Blue Origin from Manufacturing Engineer to Production Engineer III demonstrates his increased responsibilities and expertise in the field.
Career at Aerojet Rocketdyne
Mitch Thomas has extensive experience at Aerojet Rocketdyne, having held multiple roles from 2010 to 2015. His positions included Quality Engineer (contract) for 5 months, Manufacturing Engineer for 3 years, Tooling Engineer for 10 months, and Senior Quality Engineer for 5 months. His work at Aerojet Rocketdyne laid a strong foundation in quality assurance, manufacturing, and tooling engineering, contributing to his overall professional growth.
Educational Background
Mitch Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. He attended the university from 2003 to 2010. During his educational period, he actively participated in projects such as serving as a Production Coordinator for the Cal Poly Formula Hybrid team from 2008 to 2010. His education provided a robust base in mechanical engineering principles and practices essential for his professional journey.
Previous Engineering Roles and Internships
Mitch Thomas has accumulated a diverse range of engineering roles and internships early in his career. He worked as a Mechanical Engineer Intern at BAE Systems from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he had a brief internship at Charles M. Salter Associates, Inc. in 2006. His variety of roles and internships provided him with practical experience and exposure to different aspects of engineering, which have been instrumental in his professional development.
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Mitch Thomas is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical Engineering in the state of California. This certification demonstrates his proficiency and expertise in mechanical engineering, validating his capability to undertake complex engineering tasks and responsibilities with a high level of professionalism and competence.