Well-Rounded Mechanical Engineer

Elaine Kathryn Kratz

Objective:

Obtain an engineering position where my dedication, education and experience can contribute to the success of a company

Education:

B. S. Mechanical Engineering, May 2007

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Professional Training and Skills:

Current Secret Security Clearance; Yellow Belt Certified in Lean Six Sigma; Graduate of Operational Test Director Class with US Navy Operational Testing and Evaluation Force; Outstanding communication, teamwork and leadership skills; Experience with Pro/E, Solid Edge, Mechanical Desktop, AutoCAD, Visual Basic, MatLab, Simulink and PSAT

Certifications:

Anti-Submarine Warfare Certificate, Sept 09, Naval Postgraduate School;

DAWIA Level II Certification in Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering, Nov 08, Defense Acquisition University;

DAWIA Level II Certification in Test and Evaluation, Sept 09, Defense Acquisition University;

Engineer In Training, May 07, Indiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers;

Experience:

Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, DC

Naval Acquisition Intern Program Mechanical Engineer • Aug 07 - Present

• Participating in a full-time engineering development program for recent college graduates by rotating through various US Navy commands for periods of three to six months as part of a 30 month program

Naval Sea Systems Command, Submarine Safety and Quality Assurance Division, Washington, DC

• Wrote and processed responses to shipyard requests concerning Submarine Safety maintenance and procedures

• Performed certification surveys with a team to assure that physical systems provide maximum reasonable assurance that US Navy Submarines and Deep Submergence Systems are safe for operation

• Served as auditor during functional audits to assure that processes used to oversee Submarine Safety are clearly documented and followed correctly

Naval Undersea Warfare Center, San Diego Detachment, San Diego, CA

• Conducted testing and analyzed results of Surface Ship Radiated Noise Measurement (SSRNM)

• Wrote classified reports of test data, analysis and operational recommendations for release to the ship and the fleet

• Performed root cause analysis on failed SSRNM tests.

Naval Research Lab, Center for Corrosion Science and Engineering, Key West, FL

• Wrote and implemented test plans for material testing based on ASTM standards, lab capabilities and customer needs

• Prepared samples for long-term environmental tests

• Conducted research to determine likely results of new material testing

Naval Sea Systems Command, Special Operations Forces Undersea Mobility, Washington, DC

• Developed and implemented drawing review process for project engineers

• Audited and surveyed Dry Deck Shelters and Advanced SEAL Delivery System and led follow-up processes

• Led efforts to increase use of composite material on undersea systems

Leadership Positions and Activities:

NCAA Varsity Swimming, Captain

Chi Omega Fraternity, New Member Educator

Rose-Hulman Women’s Lacrosse Club, Vice President

United States Masters Swimming, Swimmer

Greater DC Cares, Volunteer

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