Hope L.

Experience

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  Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Art Camp Counselor

  Worked with first and second grade students to create art projects

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  The Robot Garage

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Instructor

  • Taught students first through fifth grades how to code video games, construct and program robots, and apply engineering concepts• Worked with students to teach them about STEM ideas using LEGO• Demonstrated leadership through teaching and interactions with students’ family members

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  University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

  May 2019 - May 2021

  Engineering/Electrical Technician II

  • Construct, maintain, and replace audio/visual equipment throughout university buildings• Track 8000+ equipment and materials inventory with online database• Work with minimal supervision while building and installing equipment

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  Airflow Sciences Corporation

  May 2020 - Sept 2020

  Engineering Intern

  • Modeled client designs in Solidworks, meshed geometry in Trelis, simulated flow in Azore CFD• Developed 27 video tutorials for modeling complex airflow systems using Trelis and Azore software

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  Azore Software, LLC

  May 2020 - Sept 2020

  Engineering Intern

  • Programmed installation packages for CFD software deployment on Mac and Windows computers

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  Harley & Son

  Feb 2021 - Apr 2021

  Mechanical Engineer

  Used Fusion 360 modeling software to design quad tool holder package including 3D model, drawings, bill of materials, and stress analysis

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  Northrop Grumman

  Aug 2021 - now

  - Primary architect of the quality engineering approach for the design, manufacture, and test of NASA’s Booster Obsolescence Life Extension (BOLE) rocket nozzle; sole quality engineer supporting BOLE nozzle production from development of process simulation articles to completion of first static test nozzle assembly- Ensure Nozzle Value Stream Element Team engineering and hardware compliance / conformance to company and contractual requirements; maintain Material Review Board (MRB) authority for multiple NASA, commercial, and defense programs- Document hardware and process nonconformances; spearhead cause and corrective action investigations- Evaluate engineering drawings and manufacturing plans for accuracy and coordinate necessary changes with cross-functional engineering teams, production operators, and program management- Train and mentor incoming quality engineers to be independent in six months or less; successfully mentored four employees within thespan of one year- Active Northrop Grumman Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) cohort member supporting technical challenge to develop an ocean-based carbon capture instrument Show less

  • Principal Tool Engineer - Engineering Development Program

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Principal Quality Engineer

    Sept 2024 - Jan 2025

  • Quality Engineer

    Aug 2023 - Sept 2024

  • Associate Quality Engineer

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2023