Brendon Barnes
Woodstock,United States
Summary
Quality professional with significant experience in maintaining high standards of product quality. Known for achieving impactful results through meticulous inspections and problem-solving. Reliable team player with strong collaboration skills and adaptability to changing requirements.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Technician Level II
Caire Inc.
07.2024 - Current
- Primary duties focus on First Article/PPAP Inspections using various precision measuring tools to include Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) such as a Keyence XL vision system and Vertex 400 Micro-View.
- Develops and maintains documentation for quality control processes utilizing Microsoft Excel, JD Edwards inventory software, and Master Control QMS.
- Works closely with Quality, Production, and Design Engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues with non-conforming First Articles before items are released to production.
- Interacts daily with Purchasing Dept and Supplier Quality Engineers to develop required documentation from suppliers; an essential part of the FAI/PPAP process.
- Conducts quality inspections on other incoming materials and product assemblies to ensure compliance with blue-print specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Investigates trends and implements corrective actions for non-conformance issues, such as NCMRs or scrap protocols, enhancing overall product quality and reliability.
- Collaborates with production teams to identify quality-related challenges and improve operational workflows.
- Maintains a high proficiency for organization, multitasking, and time management
Project Manager
All Around Remodel
03.2023 - Current
- Manages 2-3 residential remodeling projects at a time
- Proficiencies in construction skills such as carpentry, plumbing, tile, and electrical
- Develops construction plans and implements tasks necessary for progress while overseeing quality standards
- Follows budgeting restraints in procurement of required materials
- Maintains the professional ability to interpret specification data, manual diagrams, and blueprints.
- Follows precise work instructions and works closely with clients to ensure proper project completion
Production Operator III
Vertex Aerospace (V2X)
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Project Manager for KC-10 Extender cargo aircraft brake assemblies to include inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul maintenance.
- Complies with FAA requirements, follows ISO-9001 Quality Management System procedures, Six Sigma, Repair Manual processes, and work instructions
- Coordinates daily with adjacent departments to ensure project completion under time management protocols
- Excels with aviation tools including proprietary machined equipment, preprogrammed CNC systems, precise measuring instruments, hydraulic test chambers, HazMat chemicals such as Skydrol and liquid nitrogen, and participates in NDI via X-Ray Luminescence (Non-Destructive Inspection)
- Works safely in a warehouse environment with overhead hoists, cranes, and other lift equipment such as forklifts
- Participates with FAA auditing and daily inventory control
Forklift Operator
LC Industries
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Certified forklift operator with proficiency in Shipping and Receiving
- Hand picks merchandise and/or prepares pallets for shipment in a warehouse setting
- Inventories all deliveries and shipments against invoices, packing lists, and purchase orders
- Operates manufacturing machines used to prepare and package retail items
- Uses appropriate PPE and operates in a dynamic warehouse environment with zero safety violations
Security Supervisor (Lieutenant)
Pendleton Detectives
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Site Supervisor for security officer posts throughout Colony Park Business District in Ridgeland, MS
- Manages multiple officers, vehicles, CCTV equipment, and tasks required by clients
- Works independently during shifts as a roving supervisor utilizing a company vehicle
- Identifies and reports security violations and unauthorized activity
Sergeant
US Army
05.1997 - 07.2009
- Primary instructor and subject matter expert with issued equipment, squad level tactics, and personnel management of a six-man squad
- Maintains positive accountability and mechanical maintenance of various tactical vehicles and other government equipment valued at over one million dollars
- Highly team oriented and self-motivated
- Very adaptable to fluid situations while multi-tasking and communicating
- Excels in logistics and problem solving
Education
Some College - Biology
Millsaps College
Jackson, MS05.2013
High school diploma or GED -
Madison Central High School
Madison, MS05.1996
Skills
- ISO 9001
- Six Sigma, DMAIC
- Lean Manufacturing
- Schematics
- CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)
- Dimensional inspection
- Precision measuring instruments
- Mechanical knowledge
- NCMRs and QMS interaction
- Forklift Operator
Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Lean Manufacturing Course
- Pallet Jack Certification
Assessments
- Mechanical knowledge, Proficient, 09/01/21
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 10/01/23
- Attention to detail, Proficient, 11/01/23
- Basic maintenance and repair, Proficient, 10/01/23
- Manufacturing fit, Proficient, 11/01/23
- Forklift safety, Proficient, 06/01/21
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Military Service
US Army, United States, Sergeant, 05/01/97, 07/01/09, Primary instructor and subject matter expert with issued equipment, squad level tactics, and personnel management of a six-man squad, Maintains positive accountability and mechanical maintenance of various tactical vehicles and other government equipment valued at over one million dollars, Highly team oriented and self-motivated, Very adaptable to fluid situations while multi-tasking and communicating, Excels in logistics and problem solving
Timeline
Quality Technician Level II
Caire Inc.
07.2024 - Current
Project Manager
All Around Remodel
03.2023 - Current
Production Operator III
Vertex Aerospace (V2X)
12.2021 - 03.2023
Forklift Operator
LC Industries
11.2019 - 12.2021
Security Supervisor (Lieutenant)
Pendleton Detectives
02.2018 - 11.2019
Sergeant
US Army
05.1997 - 07.2009
High school diploma or GED -
Madison Central High School
Some College - Biology
Millsaps College