Materials FACT
935 Main St., Suite 106
El Segundo, CA 90245
Telephone: (424) 277-1640
Email: Jquinn@MaterialsFACT.com
Web: www.materialsfact.com
Areas of Expertise
Failure analysis of metallic and non-metallic materials; fractography and fracture analysis; metallography and microstructural analysis; mechanical testing; non-destructive examination; physical metallurgy; evaluation of joining methods; heat treatment; high and low temperature oxidation and corrosion; corrosion protection; metallurgical simulation modeling of multi-component alloys; research and development; cost-effective materials and process selection; scanning electron microscopy; and surface analysis techniques.
Professional Engineering Licenses:
CA No. MT 1979; PA No. PE 086253; UT No. 10457107-2202; NV No. 024957; AZ No. 65452
CO No. PE.0058189; WA No. 21004559; Model Law Engineer (MLE) designation
Education:
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M.S., Master of Science in Materials Engineering, California State University, Northridge, CA
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B.S., Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering: University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh, PA Additional Certification – Ferrous Physical Metallurgy
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A.A.S., Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology: Westmoreland Community
College, Youngwood, PA
Work Experience:
2017 – present Principal Materials Consultant
Materials FACT – El Segundo, CA
2013 – 2017 Senior Member of Technical Staff, Metallurgy and Materials Science
EAG Laboratories, Inc. (Formerly SEAL Laboratories) – El Segundo, CA
2012 – 2017 Senior Member of Technical Staff, Metallurgy and Materials Science SEAL Laboratories, Inc. – El Segundo, CA
2011 – 2012 Manager, Metallurgical and Mechanical Testing
Industrial Testing Laboratory Services, LLC – Pittsburgh, PA
2011 – 2012 Research
Basic Metals Processing Research Institute (BAMPRI) – Pittsburgh, PA
2006 – 2011 Metallographer/Member of Technical Staff
Product Evaluation Systems, Inc. – Latrobe, PA
2000 – 2006 Carpenter/Electrician Assistant
Quinn Construction, Co. – Hostetter, PA
Professional Affiliations and Activities:
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Immediate-Past President, NSPE-California (NSPE-CA) (2023-present)
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ASTM F04 Committee – Medical & Surgical Materials & Devices (F04.12) (2023-present)
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President, National Society of Professional Engineers-California (NSPE-CA) (2021-2023)
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Board Member, Failure Analysis Society (FAS) (2021-present)
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Chair, IMS Programming for ASM International (2021-2023)
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FAS Education Subcommittee (2018-present)
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Micrograph Database Committee for ASM International (2014-2023)
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Historical Landmark Committee for ASM International (2015-2023)
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ASTM E58 Committee – Forensic Engineering (E58.02 &E58.03) (2018-present)
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ASTM E30 Committee – Forensic Sciences (E30.11) (2018-present)
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ASTM F16 Committee – Fasteners (F16.01 & F16.02) (2017-present)
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Member of ASM International (Formerly American Society for Metals) (Life member)
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Member of The Failure Analysis Society (FAS) (Life member)
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Member of National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
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Member of ASTM International (Formerly American Society for Testing and Materials)
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Member of National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
Honors and Awards:
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National Society of Professional Engineers Marti Kramer Award
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International Metallographic Contest 2nd and 3rd places
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Outstanding Graduate, CSUN
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Graduated with Distinction, CSUN
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President’s List, Dean’s List, Honors, and High Honors
IMECA – 2023