Engineer Process
Resume:
Monica Yarbro
North Ogden, UT 84414
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Proven Process Engineer
Self motivated, energetic, results driven engineer with strong analytical and problem solving skills. Extensive
experience in troubleshooting equipment/process, statistical data analysis, design of experiment, root cause
identification, developing new and optimizing existing manufacturing processes with a focus on safety, and robust
solution implementation. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to properly prioritize
and complete multiple projects with minimal oversight and direction.
Professional Experience
Hexcel - Salt Lake City, Utah (2010-present)
Process Engineer – Carbon Fibers
Responsible for researching, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing equipment associated with the production
of carbon fiber. Utilize statistical process control to analyze and monitor key process parameters and mechanical
properties.
• Key member of team responsible for commissioning new fiber lines that are currently under construction
• Interface with vendors, production staff, and management for procurement of equipment in relation to product
specifications, manufacturing capabilities and project status
• Member of cross department team to reduce tow losses and improve product yields by 3%
• Coordinate quality control objectives to resolve production issues and maximize product reliability while
minimizing costs
ATK Launch Systems – Promontory, Utah (2004-2010)
Manufacturing Engineer – Premix (2005-2010)
Process owner of an automated production facility that produces propellant chemical batch mixes for the Space
Shuttle Solid Rocket Motors. Specialized in control systems, liquid and solid material transfer, dense phase pneumatic
conveying, and loss-in-weight feed systems. Process owner for propellant premixing and mixing processes for small
scale propellant mixes in support of the Booster Separation Motor Program. Responsible for optimizing the
manufacturing process and qualification of changes, which required detailed presentations to senior management and
customer, developing process procedures, carrying out studies to optimize product process parameters through the use
of SPC, improving operational safety and equipment reliability..
• Led capital improvement project to modify dense phase pneumatic convey system making the process more
capable of handling variations in raw material characteristics, thus reducing down time by 40%
• Led team to eliminate plastic contamination sources in the product stream reducing product discrepancies
by 10%
• Qualified improvement to HVAC system to reduce temperature variation and increase the accuracy of
loss-in-weight feed systems, reducing scrap material saving $10k
• Led investigation team for the SWECO over pressurization incident, completed PFMEA, hazards
analysis, and facility modifications to prevent reoccurrence
• Key member of cross functional team which developed an inert propellant formulation and mix cycle
• Led Total Productive Maintenance case study to reduce equipment down time and ensure critical spare
parts are available on demand, saving $50k
• Develop and analyze statistical process control charts and trends daily to monitor/optimize equipment and
process performance metrics to ensure product quality and yields
• Interface with operations and maintenance personnel, provided training and documentation for special
processing requirements, preventative maintenance, and equipment operating procedures
• Knowledge of automated control systems with Allen Bradley PLC ladder logic interpretation experience
Manufacturing Engineer – Mix (2004-2005)
Process owner of raw material container refurbishment facility and team leader for developmental program material
kitting process.
• Developed process for welding on explosive contaminated raw material containers
• Led cross functional team to develop a new process to kit materials for propellant mixing
• Co-chaired team to complete PFMEA for raw material kitting process
University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ (2004)
Research Assistant
Assisted graduate student in performing total carbon content analysis and atomic absorbance spectroscopy testing to
support studying the removal of arsenic from water using surfactant micelles and enhanced ultra pure membrane
filtration.
ATK Launch Systems – Promontory, Utah (2003)
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Co-chaired team to reduce propellant mix size in order to reduce environmental emissions from the burning of excess
propellant.
Education
University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ (2001 – 2004)
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Honors
NASA Silver Snoopy Award Recipient – award given by NASA’s SFA group for outstanding achievements beyond normal
work requirements related to Space Shuttle mission success
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