Stephanie Mroz
Stephanie has over 20 years of experience in metals testing and failure analysis, specializing in metallography, image analysis, and the management of complex, large-scale testing programs.
Experience
Stephanie Mroz is the Operations Manager at Element’s Detroit Wixom laboratory, bringing more than 20 years of experience in metals testing and failure analysis. She works closely with laboratory teams to ensure testing programs are executed on time and to the high-quality standards expected of an Element facility.
Stephanie specializes in metallography and image analysis, developing customized evaluation programs and supporting unique testing setups. Her experience enables her to provide workable solutions for customers facing tight deadlines, high test volumes, or complex program requirements.
Career Highlights
- Over 20 years of experience in metals testing and failure analysis
- Developed image analysis programs tailored to specific testing requirements
- Created the original “Met 101” seminar for the Wixom laboratory
- Authored paper in AFS Transactions (2008): “Quantification of Shot Blasting Cleaning Effects on Cast Iron as Cast Surfaces”
- Successfully managed large-scale testing programs with high-volume and time-sensitive requirements
Qualifications & Credentials
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering, Michigan Technological University
Memberships
- Published author, AFS Transactions (2008)
Credentials
- 22 years of experience in metals testing and failure analysis
- Specialized expertise in metallography and image analysis
- Development of customized image analysis programs
