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Alexander Jackson

Alexander Jackson

Bloomington,IL

Summary

Competent Engineering and NDT / NDE professional offering foundation in engineering project management and design, internal defect analysis, people management, supplier quality audits. History of success in performing cost analysis with other engineering groups. Purchase orders up to $1.5M on inspection lab equipment. Detail-oriented with strong knowledge in other failure analysis aspects including metallurgical and chemical analysis.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Staff CT Engineer

Rivian Automotive Inc.
09.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw NDE / NDT operations company-wide at Rivian.
  • Managed failure analysis workflow out of Normal, Illinois lab.
  • Point of contact for all supplier parts that require an ASTM / ASME Acceptance criteria.
  • Created techniques for all parts requiring CT and X-ray inspection prior to any metallurgical sampling.
  • Responsible NDE expert for any engineering meetings regarding questionable internal part quality.
  • Developed 3d printed and foam fixtures for all components including air-springs, individual LED modules, PCBs and sub frames.
  • Designed and Presented a week long X-ray summit for all of failure analysis engineers and technicians.

Lead, Technician

Relativity Space
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Level II RT/DR, Company is a startup rocket company based in Long Beach California with approximately 300 employees designing rockets using proprietary 3d printing-welding methods to reduce cost and build time.
  • Hired on to lead a team of inspectors with inspections and evaluations of DR/CR/CT images.
  • Collaborated with Structural Engineers to create an in-house specification based on stress states to more appropriately evaluate "printed" materials.
  • Managed team of contractors and Purchase Orders valued at over $250,000/month.

CT Technician

NSI, Northstar Imaging
07.2020 - 12.2020
  • Company is a private lab based in Aliso Viejo providing CT and DR imaging for a combination of medical, aerospace, and law enforcement jobs.
  • Hired on as a contracted DR technician to assist with a large quantity of DR images on specific medical components.
  • Performed System checks and system updates to keep the machine running.
  • Created check sheets in Excel to keep the job organized.

NDE Inspector II

Space Exploration
08.2017 - 09.2020
  • Company is a 5000+ employee space technology company based in Hawthorne
  • Hired on to fulfill a role as a Level II X-Ray technician, working both in vaults and at temporarily set-up field areas
  • Worked alongside 5 other employees on my shift, performing radiography at various sites throughout the SpaceX campus
  • Required to use creative thinking when dealing with boundary set-ups, X-ray tube placement, and film alignment
  • Created, updated, and managed techniques on a company network.

NDT Inspector II

Orange Coast Testing
03.2015 - 08.2017
  • Company is a 30+ employee NDT lab based in Santa Ana
  • Hired on to fulfill a role as an X-Ray technician, working alongside management to maintain a strict quality standard and keep turnaround times low.
  • Responsible for keeping errors to a minimum, to avoid extra unnecessary costs for the company and to maintain a professional work environment with a 7-person team.
  • Managed radiographic supply inventory on film stock and other various consumables needed in maintaining the turnaround time promised to our clientele.
  • Fulfilled a 350+ aluminum double wall pipe contract and provided on-time updates and results to the customer for the entirety of the 4-month project.
  • Worked extensively with the ASTM-E-1742 specification using both Wire and Hole-type IQIs to prove quality of the Xray images.

Interim Production Planner

Orange Coast Testing
01.2016 - 06.2016
  • Fulfilled this role alongside my active NDT role
  • Maintained computer systems, including email services and document organization, as well as learning the requirements for our NADCAP audit protocol
  • Managed the invoices and billing process for more than 100 customers
  • Created a new test report template using Adobe that partially automated the technician’s reporting process
  • Created technique plans for new incoming parts
  • Taught new hires technical skills to complete the various testing methods offered by the company.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - General Education

Fountain Valley High School
Fountain Valley, CA
2014

Some College (No Degree) - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Skills

  • Failure Analysis
  • Extensive CT Radiographic Experience
  • Extensive DR, PT, VT, ET, Boroscope Experience
  • Team Meetings
  • Project Management
  • 3D Modeling
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Structural Repairs
  • CAD Drawings
  • Staff Training
  • Detailed Meeting Minutes
  • Laboratory Testing

Accomplishments

Implemented techniques and processes that greatly improved CT & 2D X-ray image quality and customer satisfaction at a company level for Rivian Automotive.

Assisted with preparation and inspection of the engines and components for the Falcon Heavy launch, which put a Tesla into space.

My name is one of 400 others on a plate floating in space, that was attached to the Tesla Roadster module launch in 2018.

Managed and Successfully Fulfilled a $3,500,000 contract over the course of 4 months without missing a due date as part of a team of technicians.

Coordinated and Installed a $100,000 GE DDA Digital Radiography System as part of a team of engineers and technicians.

Lead a team of NDE professionals on the creation of a new "in-house" specification to evaluate images and reduce repair burden for proprietary 3d Printed welding process.

Installed and Lead the project for 3 RT-DDA systems to provide in cell support for Stargate print operations.

Certification

  • Level I - RT Certified
  • Level II - RT Certified
  • Leve I - CT Certified (Northstar Imaging)
  • Leve II - CT Certified (Northstar Imaging)
  • Level I - ET / ET-Thickness Certified
  • Level II - ET / ET-Thickness Certified
  • Radiographic Film Interpretation Certified
  • Quality Control & Assurance Testing
  • 40 Hour Radiation Safety Certified
  • ASNT IRRSP (X-Ray & Gamma) ISSUED: 4/2022 - (Expires – 4/26)

Additional Information

  • Career Accomplishments: Assisted with preparation and inspection of the engines and components for the Falcon Heavy launch, which put a Tesla into space. My name is one of 400 others on a plate floating in space, that was attached to the Tesla Roadster module launch in 2018. Completed a $500,000 contract over the course of 4 months without missing a due date as part of a team of technicians. Coordinated and Installed a $100,000 GE DDA Digital Radiography System as part of a team of engineers and technicians. Lead a team of radiographers on the creation of a new in house Specification in order to evaluate images and produce repair burden for proprietary 3d Printed welding process. Installed and Lead the project for 3 RT-DDA systems to provide in cell support for Stargate print operations.

Timeline

Senior Staff CT Engineer

Rivian Automotive Inc.
09.2021 - Current

Lead, Technician

Relativity Space
03.2021 - 09.2021

CT Technician

NSI, Northstar Imaging
07.2020 - 12.2020

NDE Inspector II

Space Exploration
08.2017 - 09.2020

Interim Production Planner

Orange Coast Testing
01.2016 - 06.2016

NDT Inspector II

Orange Coast Testing
03.2015 - 08.2017

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - General Education

Fountain Valley High School

Some College (No Degree) - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

Orange Coast College
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