Austin C Sharpe

• Performing first article inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
• Inspecting precision-machined, fabricated, and assembled aerospace components using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM, bore gauges, optical comparators, etc.).
• Interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), specifications, and customer requirements.
• Conducting receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
  Identifying, documenting, and dispositioning nonconforming material (NCRs/MRB).
• Verifying compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA, and customer quality standards.
• Reviewing manufacturing travelers, inspection reports, Certificates of Conformance (CoC), and material certifications.
• Supporting internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
  Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Performing root cause analysis and supporting continuous improvement initiatves.
• Maintaining calibration records and ensuring inspection equipment compliance.
• Training operators on quality procedures and inspection requirements.
• Monitoring statistical process control (SPC) data and process capability.
• Ensuring traceability of materials and serialized components.

Technical Competencies

• AS9100
• AS9102 First Article Inspection
• GD&T
• Blueprint Reading
• Precision Measurement
• CMM Inspection
• Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Nonconformance Reporting (NCR)
• Material Review Board (MRB)
• SPC
• ISO 9001
• FAA Compliance
• Calibration
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Quality Audits
• Supplier Quality
• Final Inspection
• Receiving Inspection
• In-Process Inspection
• Documentation Control
• Continuous Improvement
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving

Accomplishments

• Consistently achieved a first-pass quality rate above 98%.
• Reduced rework through early defect identification and corrective action.
• Maintained 100% compliance with aerospace quality and safety procedures.
• Supported on-time delivery by consistently meeting production deadlines.
• Improved inspection efficiency while maintaining stringent optical quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Finished and restored aerospace transparencies made from glass, acrylic, polycarbonate, and laminated materials.
• Conducted detailed visual and dimensional inspections using aerospace quality standards and customer specifications.
• Identified and corrected cosmetic and structural imperfections before final inspection.
• Read and interpreted engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, travelers, and work instructions.
• Maintained compliance with FAA regulations, AS9100 quality standards, customer specifications, and company procedures.
• Safely handled polishing compounds, adhesives, solvents, and specialty aerospace materials while following environmental and safety requirements.
• Utilized precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, thickness gauges, and optical inspection tools.
• Worked within clean manufacturing environments to prevent contamination and ensure product integrity.
• Collaborated with quality inspectors, engineers, technicians, and production teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve product quality.
• Supported Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Completed accurate production documentation, inspection records, and traceability paperwork.
• Met demanding production schedules while consistently maintaining high-quality workmanship.

Technical Competencies

• Optical finishing
• Surface restoration
• Wet sanding
• Buffing
• Precision inspection
• Blueprint interpretation
• Quality assurance
• FAA compliance
• AS9100
• ISO 9001
• Lean Manufacturing
• 5S
• Root cause problem solving
• Documentation
• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Optical inspection
• Manufacturing safety

Accomplishments

• Consistently achieved a first-pass quality rate above 98%.
• Reduced rework through early defect identification and corrective action.
• Maintained 100% compliance with aerospace quality and safety procedures.
• Supported on-time delivery by consistently meeting production deadlines.
• Improved inspection efficiency while maintaining stringent optical quality standards.

• Responsible for fabrication, assembly, and welding frame components of off road/all terrain vehicles together using GMAW welding processes. Performed thorough quality control checks to ensure weld integrity and strength of welds, especially those that had been welded robotically and performed any repairs necessary

• Responsible for assembling and securing pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and threading joints. Attaching pipes to walls, structures and fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment. Designing and fabricating any job-specific systems as needed. Inspecting, examining, and testing installed systems and pipe lines, using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods. Laying out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints. Planning pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications. Select pipe sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.

• Responsible for assembling and securing pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and threading joints. Attaching pipes to walls, structures and fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment. Designing and fabricating any job-specific systems as needed. Inspecting, examining, and testing installed systems and pipe lines, using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods. Laying out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints. Planning pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications. Select pipe sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.

• Responsible for fabrication, assembly, and welding frame components of off road/all terrain vehicles together using GMAW welding processes. Performed thorough quality control checks to ensure weld integrity and strength of welds, especially those that had been welded robotically and performed any repairs necessary.

• Responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and cleaning of all applicable equipment involved in the manufacturing of non-liquid pharmaceuticals. Responsible for ensuring product quality and security as per cGMP, FDA and DEA standards while also properly recording product data. Also responsible for using and maintaining proper PPE as required by OSHA. Responsible for communicating status of production and room productivity to supervisors, leads, maintenance, QA, QC, and other operators to maintain a continuous work flow. Responsible for training new employees on all equipment as part of the new hire process.
• Equipment used in manufacturing includes but is not limited to the following: Fluid Bed Granulators, Double Cone Blenders, Vibratory Screeners, Single and Double Sided Tablet Presses