____________________Elaine Cope ____________________

340 21st Street Ogden, Utah 84401

Phone 530-718-9455

elainecope@mail.weber.edu

OBJECTIVE
An internship experience where I can apply academic training in Engineering, plastics and composites
all while contributing to the overall values of the company.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Emphasis in Plastics and Composites
Weber State University, (ABET accredited) Ogden, Utah
Expected graduation: December 2017
GPA: 3.52 Major GPA: 3.59

RELEVANT COURSEWORK AND PROJECTS

Six Sigma, Weber State and Caterpillar- Implemented DMAIC processes and passed the CAT Six Sigma
Test
Plastic and Composites Materials Courses-The difference between the common plastics, as well as
their characteristics and properties, and applying the knowledge learned in labs
Advanced Composites- Implemented the different processing control and process variables as well
as a performed a scarfed repair
CNC and 3D Modeling Designing, creating and implementing programs to run on CNC machines
Quality Concept and Statistical Analysis- Working with Minitab to analyze data
Machining Principles-Created projects using milling machines, and lathes while dealing with close
tolerances
Converting a car from an automatic to a manual transmission to improve the efficiency and gas
mileage.

SKILLS
Energetic, Initiative, Decision Making, Contributes to Team Success, and People Working Together
Microsoft Office, Minitab, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Six-Sigma. Technical experience in Cars and Turbines
and 3D printing.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Northrop Grumman
Clearfield UT
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
January 7, 2017 Present

Hill Air Force Base,

Aids in the development of manufacturing systems through design, implementation, and

sustainment of those systems;
Applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials
Collaborating with engineering team and other relevant personnel as required
Working in compliance with government contracts

Solar Turbines
Caterpillar Manufacturing Engineering Intern
May 2016- August 2016

Received hands on, technical training on the Turbines, Gained a better knowledge about
Industry
Created more efficient parts carts to help workers find the parts on time, which increased
productivity and improved the ergonomics reducing injury
Improved the Product Planning to make it more consistent through different product lines
Implemented 2 safety features- A bubble mirror in a high traffic area and added caution paint
to a protruding crane anchor

College of Engineering, Applied, Science and Technology

Weber State University Deans Assistant/ Communications Intern
April 2014 Present

Peaked interest of students, with 72% increase of traffic on Facebook while creating a more
interactive community

Integrated new technologies into the department such as Instagram and Twitter to deliver
more information to students, as well as observing the analytics to see which process is more
efficient
Updated calendars ensuring that correct information is delivered to students
Deadline oriented for faculty projects and special events within our department
Dealing with a student base of 4,000 individuals ranging from non-traditional, concurrent
enrollment High School students, as well as traditional students

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

SWE President: Growing the membership of the club and increasing the opportunity for our members
to network.
SWE Region Collegiate Representative (RCR) : Encouraged communication and coordinated
conferences calls for collegiate presidents in Region B.
Best Buddies: Working with those who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.
WSUSA Student Senate: Initiated action on student concerns, serves as the voice of students on
University committees.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

STEP academic Scholarship- 2015-2016 L-3 Communications

SWE Academic Scholarship-2016-2017- L-3 Communications
Emerging Leader Award, Collegiate- 2017- SWE Region B

INTERESTS

Traveling, Automobiles, Hiking and being outdoors

Traveled extensively to 38 states and through Europe visiting the main car manufacturers in Germany
and Italy.