Aaron Ramos-Crespo
Engineer
San Diego,California
Summary
Aerospace Engineer with over six years of expertise in quality assurance, advanced inspection, and process optimization across various industries. Demonstrated proficiency in managing low-volume, high-complexity production and high-rate production environments while ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 13485, and IATF 16949 standards. Adept at utilizing advanced inspection technologies to enhance process efficiency and key quality metrics. Proven track record in leading root cause analysis and optimizing manufacturing processes for mission-critical systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer/Inspector
Rockwest Composites
San Diego
02.2023 - Current
- Conducted advanced inspections for space and aerospace hardware using CMM, Laser Tracker, and Romer Arm, achieving 100% compliance with AS9100 standards
- Directed quality assurance activities for aerospace-grade composite materials, ensuring the structural integrity of components for space and aerospace applications
- Developed and executed inspection processes and protocols, enhancing measurement accuracy and reducing inspection cycle time by 15%
- Collaborated with engineering and manufacturing teams to define and validate inspection criteria for high-complexity aerospace components, improving quality metrics across multiple projects
- Led root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances, reducing scrap by 2%
- Supported and led internal and customer audits, ensuring zero major findings during AS9100 and customer-specific inspections
- Utilized FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) and SPC (Statistical Process Control) to assess risks and drive process improvements
- Developed and maintained Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs) tailored for defense and space manufacturing programs
- Worked with cross-functional teams to optimize production workflows, increasing first-pass yield and reducing rework
Quality Assurance Engineer
SMI Solutions
San Diego
09.2020 - 01.2023
- Performed precision inspections of CNC-machined automotive components, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and tight tolerance specifications
- Optimized production workflows and implemented process controls, improving throughput by 10% and reducing quality escape risks in automotive manufacturing
- Developed and maintained inspection protocols and visual standards for high-volume automotive parts, increasing first-pass yield by 12%
- Collaborated with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing challenges, improving tooling precision and minimizing downtime for automotive components
- Led root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformance issues, contributing to improved product quality and customer satisfaction in the automotive sector
QA/RA Analyst
Welch Allyn
San Diego
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Investigated failure trends in medical devices used in aviation and defense medical systems, leading to a 10% reliability improvement
- Conducted root cause analysis of defective components, aligning corrective actions with aerospace-grade risk management practices
- Managed compliance with ISO 13485, FDA, and aerospace-adjacent regulatory standards, including technical risk mitigation for high-stakes environments
- Supported validation and verification activities for new designs, ensuring safety and performance of diagnostic equipment used in defense and medical fields
Education
A&P Mechanic License -
IAN
MMTJ01.2019
Aerospace Engineering -
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
01.2017
Rapid Problem Solving (RPS) -
Lean Manufacturing -
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) -
Internal Auditor for ISO 13485 -
Skills
- High-Rate Manufacturing
- Process Optimization
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Mapping
- Data Analysis
- Workload Optimization
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lean Manufacturing
- Kaizen
- Technical Documentation
- Low volume, high complexity programs
- Advanced inspections (CMM, Romer Arm, Laser tracker)
- RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Actions)
- Internal Audits
- Quality metrics and KPI's
Timeline
Quality Engineer/Inspector
Rockwest Composites
02.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Engineer
SMI Solutions
09.2020 - 01.2023
QA/RA Analyst
Welch Allyn
07.2018 - 08.2020
A&P Mechanic License -
IAN
Aerospace Engineering -
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California