Elina Outinen
About Elina Outinen
Elina Outinen is a Product Assurance Engineer at Saab, where she has worked since 2020. She has expertise in requirements management, documentation, and has a background in electrical power engineering.
Work at Saab
Elina Outinen has been employed at Saab as a Product Assurance Engineer since 2020. In this role, she focuses on requirements and baseline management, ensuring that products meet the necessary standards and specifications. Her responsibilities include creating essential documentation such as maintenance bulletins, test plans, and instructions. Over her four years at Saab, she has contributed to various projects, applying her expertise in managing changes and configuration, as well as scheduling and verification tasks related to testing, maintenance, and production.
Education and Expertise
Elina Outinen studied at Tampere University of Technology from 1965 to 2018, where she earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical Power Engineering between 1998 and 2004. Additionally, she completed a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt program at NPI - Nordic Process Improvement from 2012 to 2013. This educational background has equipped her with comprehensive skills in process improvement and quality management, which she applies in her current role.
Background
Elina Outinen began her career in electrical design, where she developed foundational skills in the field. Over time, she advanced to positions of greater responsibility, including chief designer and team leader. Her experience spans a diverse range of products, including cranes, hoists, mining equipment, and armored vehicles. This varied background has provided her with a broad perspective on product development and assurance.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Elina Outinen has demonstrated expertise in managing changes and configuration, as well as in planning and verification tasks. Her ability to create critical documentation such as maintenance bulletins and test plans showcases her commitment to quality and thoroughness in product assurance. Her Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification further highlights her proficiency in process improvement methodologies.