Christopher De Luca
About Christopher De Luca
Christopher De Luca is a Project Engineer at QuEST Global with a background in project leadership and coordination in the aerospace and logistics industries.
Current Title and Role - Project Engineer
Christopher De Luca currently holds the title of Project Engineer at QuEST Global. In this role, he is responsible for managing and overseeing testing activities for UTAS Aftermarket Technical Services. His duties include coordinating with various departments to test, disassemble, and uncover root causes of discrepancies in field operations. He also leads the creation and submission of packages for key process characteristics on military parts and serves as a Quality Assurance Approver.
Previous Roles and Experience
Christopher De Luca has an extensive background, previously working at QuEST Global as a Team Lead/Project Leader from 2019 to 2021 in Windsor, CT. Prior to this, he worked at BOZZUTO’S INC. as a Slotting Coordinator for six years in North Haven, CT. His roles have equipped him with experience in project management, quality assurance, and operational efficiency.
Education and Academic Background
Christopher De Luca studied at Central Connecticut State University, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. His academic background in science has provided a solid foundation for his engineering roles, allowing him to conduct detailed investigations and oversee engineering projects effectively.
Industry Collaborations and Investigations
In his professional career, Christopher De Luca conducts investigations on customer returned hardware from major clients such as Pratt & Whitney (P&W), Boeing, and the United States Air Force (USAF). He is involved with all operational military engines, including F119, F117, F100, and the KC46A Tanker. These investigations help to identify root causes of hardware discrepancies observed in the field.
Project Management and Quality Assurance
In his capacity as a Project Engineer, Christopher De Luca manages end-to-end testing activities and tracks performance metrics. He constructs pivot tables and dashboards to display testing status and completion progress. He supports Pratt & Whitney's HSMC gage suitability project through project management and execution, ensuring that potential quality issues are identified and improvements recommended. Additionally, he performs non-conforming material assessments to minimize discrepancies and reduce operational inefficiencies.