Laura Thorpe

Experience

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  ATK Launch Systems

  Apr 2005 - May 2010

  Configured engineering parts, drawings and specifications in Engineering Change Management System (ECMS) for all released drawings and specifications for a major Aerospace company.Participated in and assisted in receiving assignments from the Item Master Team in an effort to maintain and obtain viable data in computer programs.Completed a major 5s project of going through all archived report documents and documenting the correct report information for the archive box to ease the problem of finding old reports saving thousands of dollars by being able to order the correct box containing the correct report documentReleased many engineering drawing, plan, report and specification documents. Built and released Procurement Data Lists (PDL’s).Key individual implementing a new procedure on Export Control Requirements and ensuring documentation reflected the procedure. Ensured correct and complete Export Control statements, Destruction Notices and Distribution Statements documentation for all programs.Completed an A3 case study on the Engineering Configuration Management System adding new tracking tabs answering who, what, when, and why thus providing valuable trend charts for managements.Completed an A3 case study on creating a unified archiving process between two campuses.Involved converting PDF files to word and then converting them to a Siemens Team Center program.Authored two different Organization Operating Instructions for my department.Authored a client guide for the Engineering Configuration Management System that was published on the internal company’s website. Show less

  • Document Control Clerk VII

    Jun 2005 - May 2010

  • Security/Badging Clerk III

    Apr 2005 - Jun 2005
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  CymSTAR, LLC (a subcontractor to Link Training and Simulation, a division of L3 Technologies, Inc.)

  Sept 2010 - Jul 2018

  Configuration Management/Data Management/TODO

  Assist the engineering department in management and control of the processes involved with developing, maintaining tracking and delivering quality hardware and software products. Interact with a variety of internal and external customers, primarily in the area of configuration management and accounting. Support baseline control of delivered software, hardware and documentation. Assist in Configuration Change Control, configuration identification, status accounting, configuration audits and contract data for programs. Assist in the maintenance and development of CM policy and procedures. Ensure that existing change management and change control processes are strictly enforced throughout the development life cycle. Support drawing release cycle including development, review and approval of ECNs. Support security control and accounting of classified and unclassified products. Support duplication and distribution of delivered products including packing, shipping and accounting of hardware, software and documentation deliveries. Work closely with engineers and managers across varied disciplines. Detail oriented and excellent communicator to interface with all levels of team members and customer personnel. Strong analytical and process management skills. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Experience with CM tools, MS Office tools, and CMM/CMMI requirements and activities. Show less

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  L3 Link Training & Simulation

  Sept 2010 - Mar 2012

  Configuration Management/Data Management

  Assist the engineering department in management and control of the processes involved with developing, maintaining tracking and delivering quality hardware and software products. Interact with a variety of internal and external customers, primarily in the area of configuration management and accounting. Support baseline control of delivered software, hardware and documentation. Assist in Configuration Change Control, configuration identification, status accounting, configuration audits and contract data for programs. Assist in the maintenance and development of CM policy and procedures. Ensure that existing change management and change control processes are strictly enforced throughout the development life cycle. Support drawing release cycle including development, review and approval of ECNs. Support security control and accounting of classified and unclassified products. Support duplication and distribution of delivered products including packing, shipping and accounting of hardware, software and documentation deliveries. Work closely with engineers and managers across varied disciplines. Detail oriented and excellent communicator to interface with all levels of team members and customer personnel. Strong analytical and process management skills. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Experience with CM tools, MS Office tools, and CMM/CMMI requirements and activities. Show less

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  Northrop Grumman

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2024

  Principal Configuration Analyst

  Apply principles of engineering to evaluate existing mechanical systems using current standards and specifications. Participate in research, planning, and design assessment using technical data package for fielded mechanical systems. Identify configuration control deficiencies in existing technical data packages which include requirements, drawings, and maintenance procedures/technical orders. Prepare and present progress status briefings at technical interchange meetings. Prepare reports to include deficiency findings, recommendations, and cost estimates. Plans and coordinates preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met. Analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system. Coordinates modification records for management control. Establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor. Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities. Research, identify, verify and update configuration management baselines. Identify missing engineering data to the extent possible • Conduct site surveys to determine operational configurations as needed. Show less