Ann Dowling
Swanton,OH
Summary
Analytical and quality focused Quality Inspector and NDT Technician with 20 years' experience in visual, methodical inspections on all materials metallic and non-metallic to include composite material. Critical thinking problem solver with a keen eye for detail to produce high quality results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Technician/FPI Inspector
HI-TEK Manufacturing
Mason, OH
03.2021 - Current
- Perform in-process and final inspections utilizing the following methods: Optical & Conventional CMM, and Fluorescent penetrant inspection
- Secondary duties included operating horizontal lathes and assisting fellow employees.
Quality Inspector
CTL Aerospace Inc.
Cincinnati, OH.
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Participated in continuous improvement projects aimed at improving overall product quality.
- Performed visual inspections of components for surface defects such as scratches, dents, burrs.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection results and corrective actions taken when necessary.
- Conducted dimensional checks with various measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and gauges.
- Assigned repair plans in accordance with manufactures specifications, for turbine engine internal air/oil seals.
- Performed in-process inspections.
Quality/Weld Inspector
Federal Equipment Company
Cincinnati, OH.
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitored welding processes for conformance with codes and regulations.
- Performed visual inspections on welds in accordance with AWS D1.1 standard.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
- Compiled reports detailing findings from each inspection performed.
- Ensured safety standards were met during welding operations by monitoring working environment conditions.
- Reported any discrepancies found during inspection to appropriate personnel for corrective action.
CMM Operator
Mid-State Machine and Fabricating
Springdale, OH.
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Analyzed data collected from the CMM machine to ensure accuracy of results.
- Inspected first article samples submitted by suppliers against customer drawings.
- Provided feedback on manufacturing process improvements based on results from CMM measurements.
- Operate PC-Demas
Quality Technician/UT Inspector
Meggitt Engine Systems
Erlanger, KY
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Inspection and evaluation of results of Metallic and Carbon fiber composite engine components
- Immersible and contact testing with compression waves.
Quality Technician/UT Inspector (Contractor)
Production Design Services Inc.
Dayton, OH
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Inspection and evaluation of results of Metallic and Carbon fiber composite engine components
- Utilization of immersible and contact testing with compression waves.
Quality Technician/FPI Inspector
Aeropropulsion Inc.
Harrison, OH
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Visual and dimensional inspections on auxiliary engine internal components, using precision hand measuring tools and CMM
- Experience Conducting fluorescent penetrant inspection on diffusers, combustion liners and other internal hot section components
- Calibration and maintenance of testing systems.
NDT Chief Operator
Nordco Rail Services
Beacon Falls, CT
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Processed paperwork, daily reports, maintenance logs, and trip reports
- Completed rail testing in a timely manner in accordance with company standards and Federal Rail Authority
- Achieved Level 2 Certification.
NDT Technician
UTC Aerosystems
Wichita, KS
04.2003 - 05.2015
- Certified Level 2 in Magnetic Particle and Fluorescent Penetrant Methods
- Major inspection of customer aircraft brake assemblies
- Maintained non-conformance database, system verifications, defect reports and specification developments
- Worked collaborate with engineers and quality assurance to complete work on time.
NDT Technician
GE Aviation/Elano
Dayton, OH
10.2011 - 04.2013
- Certified Level 2 Fluorescent Penetrant method
- Performed in-process and final inspection to aircraft and engine ducting and first piece casting components
- Documentation of non-conformances and report generation
- Calibration and maintenance of inspection line
- Worked on -on-one with engineers and quality personnel to resolve complex issues.
Education
Associates in Applied Sciences - Non-Destructive Testing
Cowley Community College
Arkansas, KS05.2016
Airframe & Powerplant Certification - Aircraft airframe and powerplant technologies
Michigan Institute of Aeronautics
Bellville, MI06.2007
Skills
- Analytical
- Quality Inspection
- NDT
- Visual Inspection
- Methodical Inspections
- Composite Material
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Detail-Oriented
- In-Process Inspections
- Final Inspections
- Optical CMM
- Conventional CMM
- Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
- Horizontal Lathes
- Metallic Components
- Non-Metallic Components
- Carbon Fiber Composite Engine Components
- Immersible Testing
- Contact Testing
- Compression Waves
- Precision Hand Measuring Tools
- CMM
- Calibration
- Maintenance
- Rail Testing
- Level 2 Certification
- Magnetic Particle Method
- Aircraft Brake Assemblies
- Non-Conformance Database
- System Verifications
- Defect Reports
- Specification Developments
- Aircraft Ducting
- First Piece Casting Components
- Documentation
- Report Generation
- Inspection Line Calibration
- Airframe & Powerplant Certification
- AS9100 management system
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Non-Compliance Assessment
- Measuring skills
- Measuring instruments and tools
- Test equipment operation
- Product Inspection
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Reporting and documentation
- Blueprint Reading
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Quality Assurance
- Process Control
Military Experience
United States Navy - Aviation Machinist Mate - Honorable Discharge, 1995
Affiliations
- Member of American Welding Society
- Member of American national Society of Non-Destructive Testing
Certification
- Airframe & Powerplant License
Timeline
Quality Inspector
CTL Aerospace Inc.
12.2023 - 07.2024
Quality/Weld Inspector
Federal Equipment Company
04.2023 - 11.2023
CMM Operator
Mid-State Machine and Fabricating
06.2022 - 04.2023
Quality Technician/FPI Inspector
HI-TEK Manufacturing
03.2021 - Current
Quality Technician/UT Inspector
Meggitt Engine Systems
05.2018 - 05.2020
Quality Technician/UT Inspector (Contractor)
Production Design Services Inc.
08.2017 - 05.2018
Quality Technician/FPI Inspector
Aeropropulsion Inc.
10.2016 - 07.2017
NDT Chief Operator
Nordco Rail Services
06.2015 - 02.2016
NDT Technician
GE Aviation/Elano
10.2011 - 04.2013
NDT Technician
UTC Aerosystems
04.2003 - 05.2015
Associates in Applied Sciences - Non-Destructive Testing
Cowley Community College
Airframe & Powerplant Certification - Aircraft airframe and powerplant technologies
Michigan Institute of Aeronautics
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