Marci Omlor Cunningham
Configuration Management Manager at QinetiQ US- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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US Government Secret Clearence
-May, 2007- Sep, 2024 -
Six Sigma Green Belt
-Nov, 2002- Sep, 2024 -
MRB Certified
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Experience
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QinetiQ US
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Configuration Management Manager
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Dec 2020 - Present
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Principal Mechanical Engineer
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Nov 2016 - Dec 2020
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GE Aviation
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Staff Engineer, Military Inlet & Exhaust Systems
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Dec 2010 - Apr 2016
Led team and managed all aspects of an Afterburner NPI development program. Managed technical development which includes establishing requirements, interpreting cycle model parameters, preparing flow models, heat transfer models, stress analyses, component life predictions, test plans, and qualification reports.• Determined optimal cooling configuration for AB liner that provides an estimated 2x life improvement. Analysis model accuracy validated by engine test data.• Secured over… Led team and managed all aspects of an Afterburner NPI development program. Managed technical development which includes establishing requirements, interpreting cycle model parameters, preparing flow models, heat transfer models, stress analyses, component life predictions, test plans, and qualification reports.• Determined optimal cooling configuration for AB liner that provides an estimated 2x life improvement. Analysis model accuracy validated by engine test data.• Secured over $2.4MM in funding for out-of-scope work over the course of a large-scale NPI program. Created proposals by utilizing program planning and cost estimation skills to present on a case-by-case basis to internal customer.• Utilized additive manufacturing (DMLM – Direct Metal Laser Melting) to obtain quick turnaround in procurement of a development component. Show more Show less
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Lead Engineer, Military Inlet & Exhaust Systems
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2008 - 2010 2 years , Lynn, MA , F404 Afterburner Team Leader. Manage all F404 afterburner component improvement programs.• Established unique analysis methodology that simulates a very complex failure scenario for an event root cause investigation with high customer visibility and safety ramifications. Optimized design of failed component to prevent issues, increase life by 260%, and meet all technical requirements.• Prepared and presented technical material on component improvement programs to US Navy and… , F404 Afterburner Team Leader. Manage all F404 afterburner component improvement programs.• Established unique analysis methodology that simulates a very complex failure scenario for an event root cause investigation with high customer visibility and safety ramifications. Optimized design of failed component to prevent issues, increase life by 260%, and meet all technical requirements.• Prepared and presented technical material on component improvement programs to US Navy and foreign military customers.• Identified and developed $300k cost reduction by eliminating a coating process from an afterburner component. Decision to eliminate the process was made through participation in a team cost-out.
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Lead Engineer -- F404 Afterburner
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2006 - 2008 2 years , Lynn, MA , Component/module ownership including design changes, manufacturing support for Lynn Plant II and Plant IV, Cost Reduction.• Developed solution to component attachment system torqueing by performing a DOE of component combinations for testing preload in a high-temperature environment. The test methodology made it possible to identify a single component material that provided improvement.• Computed Monte Carlo statistical tolerance analysis of complex system applying extensive… , Component/module ownership including design changes, manufacturing support for Lynn Plant II and Plant IV, Cost Reduction.• Developed solution to component attachment system torqueing by performing a DOE of component combinations for testing preload in a high-temperature environment. The test methodology made it possible to identify a single component material that provided improvement.• Computed Monte Carlo statistical tolerance analysis of complex system applying extensive knowledge of GD&T.• Led and executed tasks to produce the first improved-durability production flameholders. Incorporated design changes and completed & signed off the vendor substantiation packages in a timely manner. This allowed the business to meet its delivery commitments of 40 units/week.
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Lead Engineer, Bearings, Seals, & Drives
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2001 - 2006 5 years , Lynn, MA , Design lube system components as well as manage NPI programs. Utilize Design Practices, Design Templates, and lessons learned throughout the design process. Document and archive major analyses. Prepare and present Design Reviews, NPI Tollgate Reviews, and CIP reviews. Manage program activities and spending.• Led a department-level initiative that reduced non-conformances in lube systems hardware by more than 20% by evaluating data and implementing process improvements and design… , Design lube system components as well as manage NPI programs. Utilize Design Practices, Design Templates, and lessons learned throughout the design process. Document and archive major analyses. Prepare and present Design Reviews, NPI Tollgate Reviews, and CIP reviews. Manage program activities and spending.• Led a department-level initiative that reduced non-conformances in lube systems hardware by more than 20% by evaluating data and implementing process improvements and design changes.• Increased bearing retainer life by 7x and reduced part cost by 23% through wear characteristic investigation, down-selecting from several viable improvements, testing, and customer approval.• Determined unique oil tank failure root cause by working with materials experts, evaluating supplier assembly procedures, and performing various analyses. Implemented corrective actions and process improvements at the supplier to prevent the failure from occurring again.• Analyzed and proposed new bearing configuration for a derivative engine. Developed an analytical approach unique to the department that used stiffness as a design constraint.
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Product Design Engineer
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Mar 1999 - Sep 2001
Design automotive wheel spindle bearings and their components for various programs from concept selection through production ramp-up in a cross-functional team environment. Authored major revisions to internal specifications including bolt/hole interface testing, fastener thread torque, bearing race lobing, ball design, and cross-race curvature.
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General Motors
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Metrology Engineer
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Jun 1995 - Mar 1999
Calibrate high-precision measurement equipment, develop new measurement techniques, and perform correlation studies with suppliers. CMM programming including some Visual Basic and HP Basic. Temporary supervision of plant metrology hourly personnel.
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Education
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Case Western Reserve University
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The University of Toledo
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Coursera / University of Pennsylvania
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