Nathan Culp
Denton,TX
Summary
Quality professional with 12+ years of progressive experience in aerospace manufacturing, precision inspection, and quality management. Extensive expertise in AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 quality systems, GD&T interpretation, CMM programming, and AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports. Proven leader with a strong background in managing inspection teams, collaborating with production and customer representatives, and ensuring compliance with stringent aerospace quality standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Manager | Lead Inspector | CMM Programmer
Franklin's Industries of Texas
Krum, TX
12.2024 - Current
- Manage quality operations for an AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified aerospace machine shop.
- Lead and mentor inspection personnel while coordinating priorities with production schedules.
- Program and operate PC-DMIS CMM equipment for complex aerospace components.
- Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
- Generate AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports, balloon drawings, and inspection documentation.
- Partner with production, customer source inspectors, and government inspectors to ensure product conformity.
- Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Lead Quality Inspector
Franklin's Industries of San Diego
Poway, CA
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Advanced through five positions based on technical expertise, performance, and leadership.
- Performed inspection of precision-machined aerospace components using calipers, micrometers, bore gages, thread gages, height gages, optical comparator, manual CMM, and programmable CMM systems.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and complex GD&T requirements to verify dimensional compliance.
- Reviewed material certifications, processing documentation, hardware certifications, and plating requirements.
- Supported manufacturing for customers including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, Leidos, General Atomics, BAE Systems, Cymer, and Solar Turbines.
- Previously: QC Inspector
- Lathe Setup Operator
- Lathe Operator
- Deburr Technician (2013–2018)
Education
High School Diploma -
West Hills High School
Skills
Core Qualifications
AS9100D & ISO 9001:2015 Quality Systems
AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) & Balloon Drawings
First Article, In-Process & Final Inspection
GD&T Interpretation & Blueprint Reading
PC-DMIS CMM Programming
Manual & Programmable CMM Operation
Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions
Team Leadership & Production Coordination
Customer & Government Source Inspections
Material, Hardware & Process Certification Review
Plating Specification & Build-Up Compensation
Mechanical Inspection & Precision Measuring Equipment
Process Improvement & Quality Assurance
Software
PC-DMIS
Microsoft Excel
E2 ERP
Discus
Fulcrum
Timeline
Quality Manager | Lead Inspector | CMM Programmer
Franklin's Industries of Texas
12.2024 - Current
Lead Quality Inspector
Franklin's Industries of San Diego
01.2018 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
West Hills High School