Christine Quinn Mobile: (801) 674-2276 Email: christine.k.quinn@gmail.com

Core Competencies ● Mechanical Engineering Degree ● Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Licensing

● Design Engineer ● Cable Harness & Solder Qualification

● Manufacturing Process Engineer ● MRB Certification

● Supplier Quality ● IPC/WHMA-A-620A

Work Experience

Hill Air Force Base, Layton, Utah: November 2013-Present

Mechanical Engineer - ● Mechanical engineer over operations for Laser Robotic De-Paint: F-16 & C-130 weapon systems.

- First of its kind Worldwide- VPP, environmental, cost/process time savings advantages.

- Role was to work with contractors to become a subject matter expert for Hill AFB on new laser system

and implement it into production.

● Involved in installation of laser robotic system on base – process cost savings $2-$5million/year (F16/C130).

● Cut down aircraft de-paint prep from 300+hrs to 6hrs for F16. Cut flow days by 30%(F-16) and 50%(C-130).

● Represented Hill AFB leadership by professionally conducting technical tours/briefings for 3-star Generals,

Colonels, Politicians, company VPs/Presidents, and various International Entities presenting this new technology.

● Created/implemented entire process from ground-up for Laser Robotic De-Paint.

● Designed operator pre/post shift checklist to ensure aircraft safety and proper operation.

● Incorporated software improvements with contractors to optimize and streamline the laser de-paint system.

● 3D drafted official tools for laser de-paint process (SolidWorks)

● Presented Laser Robotic System at the SAE 2014 International Aerospace Manufacturing Conference

● Conducted 1st initial training of operators on laser de-painting an F-16.

● Worked with Center Test Authority to develop & conduct a 3-phase test plan to qualify the system.

● Collaborated with contractor & base training departments to develop a training plan for future operators.

● Spearhead cooperation with Quality, Safety, and Bio to demonstrate process improvement efforts for the

implementation of a high-pressure water system to remove skid tape on C-130s.

●VPP/OSHA safety driven – designed/installed various critical safety upgrades to C-130 stands – 0 reported falls

since implementation.

● Designed and manufactured a Leverage Bar to support maintenance for A-10 weapon system.

L-3 Communications, Salt Lake City, Utah: February 2013-September 2013 Design Engineer – Cable & Harness

● Met with customers to determine design requirements.

● Understanding of design process & tools.

● Solid Edge drafting & NX training

● Lead design engineer for programs.

● Assisted design engineers with other drawings, programs, and projects.

● Conducted design presentations, IPDRs, ICDRs, and drawing reviews with engineering and manufacturing.

● Oversaw finances and budgets related to my responsible programs.

● Research & analysis in determining proper parts and components necessary for designs.

● Ongoing communication between design, manufacturing, management, and other engineering organizations.

● Experience with SAP & Team Center computer programs.

L-3 Communications, Salt Lake City, Utah: 2011-February 2013

Manufacturing Process Engineer (MPE)– Cable and Harness

● Revised/developed a technical S.O.W. for Procured Cables & Harnesses team.

● Issued Supplier Corrective Action Reports, Non-Conformance Reports, & Root Cause Analysis investigations.

● Worked daily with Router, BOM, Engineering Drawings, and manufacturing processes.

● Supported in-house manufacturing floor with quality, first-time builds, rework, and process improvements.

● Assigned to one of L3’s struggling suppliers: Improved quality/performance rating from 32% to a high of 93%.

● Designed and implemented a workflow to reduce the cycle time by 50%

● Compiled/Analyzed First Article Inspection & Test yields for all of our suppliers.

● Conducted supplier/operator trainings, implemented new processes, & helped identify/eliminate bottlenecks.

● Compiled, organized, and conducted presentations-Business Area Reviews (BARs) for suppliers quarterly.

● Created a tool for estimating SPF standard hours for newly created P/Ns.

● Assisted in developing the process/procedure for making early make/buy decisions.

● Transitioned P/Ns to specific suppliers based off of yields, technical abilities, cost, and quality ratings.

● Compiled Supplier Justification for specific P/Ns i.e. unique tooling, test connectors, FAI/Test rates, yield rates.

● Collaborated with Design and other engineering groups and other various cross-functional teams.

● Exposure & training in injection molding processes

● Communicated with suppliers daily, held teleconferences biweekly, & notified them of any defects.

● Wrote processes for rework when jobs failed Test or Inspection.

L-3 Communications-Co-Op, Salt Lake City, Utah: 2009-May 2012 Manufacturing Process Engineer - Cables and Harnesses (2010-May 2012)

● Wrote engineering processes for cables that failed testing, inspection, and military standards.

● Communicated with suppliers on builds. Assisted with technical questions and manufacturing process issues.

● Data analysis of common failures to communicate with suppliers to improve overall processes and quality.

● Work with design and quality engineers to improve overall design of cables.

Engineer—Transition Engineering Department (2009-2010)

● Ran/documented program for the testing of CCA analysis

● Analyzed CCA engineering drawings and data to determine reasons for failure

● Created antenna database and assisted in search for “Sim2s”; proposal processing.

Education Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering May 4, 2012

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah

Computer Programs: Matlab, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Arduino, C++, Maple, Excel, Microsoft Word, Power-Point, & NX

Manufacturing Experience: laser de-paint, injection molding, braiding machine, lathe, drill press, band-saw, water jet

Related Projects: Senior Design Project – Training Cane for Children Who Are Blind

● Created & designed a successful training cane for children 2-5 years old; new technology – patentable.

● Weekly design meetings with advisor & customer; design reviews; milestone deadlines.

● Manufactured & tested a functioning prototype in the field with children who are blind.

● Received Boeing Award & a guest appearance at a Disability Convention

● Represented Mechanical Engineering department for the University of Utah’s NAA Conference.

Mechatronics Project-Ranked 2nd in class: Remote control basketball-playing robot.

● Designed and manufactured with team overall design of robot

● Assisted in testing the Arduino code to allow robot to wirelessly communicate with controller and move.

● Documented milestones for design, team decisions, team progress/deadlines, etc.

Trainings & Certifications

● Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Licensing

● United States Government Secret Clearance

● SolidWorks Essentials & Drawings Training – Go Engineer- February 2014

● IPC/WHMA-A-620A: Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

● Cable/Harness Build Course & Solder Qualification

School Honors and Awards

● Letter of Appreciation Award – Colonel Maiya D. Anderson: Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight Commander

● Physics Departmental Scholarship -University of Utah-2007-2008

● National Honors Society: 2005-2007

● Graduated high school with High Honors and Citizenship (GPA: 3.9)

Extracurricular Honors

Athletics: 4 years-University of Utah Women’s Soccer Team – D1 (scholarship); 3 years High School Soccer All-State;

State of Utah MVP-2006; Team Captain for 6 years.

Hobbies: Rock climbing, mountain biking, canyoneering, backpacking, scuba diving, soccer, & snow skiing.

Musical Talents: 6 years- Superior Ranking in Utah State Piano Federation Competition; competitive Flute performance.

Volunteer: Soccer Without Borders Charity- Nicaragua 2011; Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)-2010; Lincoln

Elementary- Drug Free Week-2007; Operation Smile-2006, 2007; Muir Elementary After-School Program (math tutoring)-

2006; Saint Anne’s Center- Christmas 2008-2014