HELLO, I'M
Elizabeth Quackenbush
About
MY EXPERTISE
Passionate about engineering design, particularly within the automotive, motorcycle, marine, and ATV industries, I bring a unique blend of creativity, technical skills, and industry knowledge. As a dedicated professional with a drive for excellence, I am committed to delivering exceptional results. Explore my portfolio to discover the depth of my engineering capabilities.
Education
August 2022– December 2024
Kennesaw State University – Marietta, GA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Cum Laude Honor Distinction | President's List | HOPE Scholar
August 2019 - May 2022
Middle Georgia State University - Macon, GA
Associate of Science
Dean's List | HOPE Scholar
Experience
January 2023 - December 2023
Georgia Tech Research Institute - Aerospace, Transportation & Advanced Systems Laboratory
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Worked 2 full-time 5-month rotations while successfully completing part-time university classes and Formula SAE involvement
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Mastered SolidWorks by creating models of parts/assemblies while following DOD standards
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Created engineering drawing packages including technical writing and assembly instructions according to ASME standards
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Precisely reverse-engineered tight tolerance parts such as waveguides and antennas
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Rapid prototyping, 3D printing, and fit and finish on initial prototypes
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Developed outstanding problem-solving skills while encountering complex challenges
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Found discrepancies in drawings and resolved issues
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Recorded inventory quantities and imported them into a new computerized system
Skills & Expertise
MY TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
CAD Modeling
Rapid Prototyping
Stress & Thermal Finite Element Analysis
Engineering Drawings GD&T
Engine and Drivetrain Knowledge
Manufacturing
Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation
Microsoft Office Tools
Reverse Engineering
Communication & Public Speaking
Hands on Work & Power Tools
English
Spanish
Accolades
RECOGNITION & HONORS
Georgia Foundation Scholarship
Georgia HOPE Scholarship
President's List
1st & 3rd Place Business Presentation
Cum Laude Honors Distinction
Interests
BEYOND ENGINEERING
Automotive
Racing
Motorsport Events
Nature
Hiking
Cooking
Community
Traveling
Kayaking
Mountain Biking