Rick Box
About Rick Box
Rick Box is a Test Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, specializing in hydraulic systems and actuators for the New Glenn orbital vehicle. He has extensive experience in project engineering and design, particularly in heavy-duty construction equipment.
Company
Rick Box is currently employed as a Test Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, an aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company. He began his tenure there in 2021. BLUE ORIGIN is known for developing the New Glenn orbital vehicle, among other innovative space technologies. Rick Box's role involves significant responsibilities in testing components specifically used in hydraulic systems and actuators for the New Glenn.
Title
Rick Box holds the title of Test Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN. In this capacity, he focuses on testing and validating components crucial to the functioning of hydraulic systems and actuators for various aerospace applications. His expertise is a valuable asset in ensuring the reliability of components used in the New Glenn orbital vehicle.
Past Employment at Genie Industries
Rick Box has extensive experience working at Genie Industries, a Terex company, where he held multiple roles. From 2013 to 2021, he served as a Project Engineer in Redmond, WA. Prior to this, he worked as a Project Engineer from 2006 to 2010 and Senior Engineer from 2001 to 2006. He began his tenure at Genie Industries as a Manufacturing Engineer from 2000 to 2001. During his time there, he led cross-functional teams in the product development of heavy-duty construction equipment.
Employment at SafeWorks, LLC
From 2010 to 2013, Rick Box worked at SafeWorks, LLC as a Project Engineer in the Greater Seattle Area. In this role, he was involved in the development of various projects, leveraging his skills in hydraulic system design and machine layout. His tenure at SafeWorks contributed to his extensive experience in the engineering field.
Educational Background
Rick Box holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University, completed between 1988 and 1993. His formal education provided the foundation for his extensive career in engineering, focusing on mechanical design, project management, and the use of advanced engineering software.
Technical Skills
Rick Box is skilled in using CAD software such as Solidworks and ProE, as well as Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software like Ansys. His technical proficiency enables him to design and analyze complex hydraulic systems and machinery layouts efficiently. His expertise in project management further complements his technical capabilities, making him a well-rounded engineer.