Tomas Blaquier

About Tomas Blaquier

Dynamic and results-driven Mechanical Engineer with a proactive approach to solving complex engineering challenges in the Lunar Mechanisms group at Blue Origin. Experienced in design, testing, and manufacturing with a strong bias for action and an unwavering passion for space exploration. Recognized for delivering high-quality results, pioneering best practices, and mentoring future engineering talent.

Experience

1. Mechanisms Design Engineer

   Blue Origin

   Feb 2022 — Present · Kent, WA, US

   Owned MK1 development vehicle Landing Gear System (LGS) hardware from initial design phase to flight-ready delivery, leading CAD modeling, engineering drawing release, and GD & T implementation to minimize manufacturing risks and improve assembly efficiency Led the MK1 LGS drop testing campaign, managing the entire process from setup to execution and refining designs through data analysis Innovated landing gear touchdown sensor configurations using a full Wheatstone bridge to enhance compressive load amplification across multiple carbon fiber struts on the MK1 vehicle Drove cost-saving measures by optimizing the design of each component in the LGS system, relaxing tolerances, reducing mass, lead times, and manufacturing expenses for the final design Managed procurement processes, vendor negotiations, and purchase orders to ensure timely manufacturing schedules Developed and released the full LGS product structure ahead of schedule, setting a precedent for future program projects through rigorous validation, documentation, and testing standards Contributed to tube and bracket design efforts for the MK1 fluids system, performing and documenting structural analysis and implementing fast, cost-effective bracket and harness design solutions Mentored early career engineers, served as a panelist in university recruitment, and volunteered for student U@Blue recruiting initiatives Supported New Glenn’s umbilical systems, leading a clean sheet design campaign with novel interface designs, rapid prototype hardware development, and rapid decision-making Engaged in cross-functional collaboration, assisting teams in fluids, harnessing, software, and structural components ensuring seamless integration across subsystems Championed operational excellence, minimizing part delivery delays by proactively addressing engineering NCs, drawing errors, and supply chain constraints

Education

• Broward College

  Mechanical Engineer, Engineering

  2016 — 2018

• Universidad Austral, Buenos Aires

  Ingenieria Informatica

  2014 — 2015

• UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2018 — 2021

• Pilgrims College

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  2007 — 2013

Skills

• Leadership
• Research
• Electronics
• Windows
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Spanish
• Training
• Customer Service
• Management
• Mechanics
• Sap Erp
• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• English