Quality professional with 9 years of experience as a Quality Technician with a strong background in identifying and resolving quality issues. Demonstrates strong problem solving, communication, and organizational skills with a commitment to product quality, operational excellence. Ready to leverage hands on quality experience to lead a team and and strengthen quality systems, develop employees, and support quality objectives as a Manager in Quality.
Work History
Quality Technician III
3 Years 8 Months
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems | 02.2023 - Current
Inspected aerospace components against engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards for conformance.
Applied precision measurement tools to verify dimensions, tolerances, and surface requirements on critical parts.
Worked with Engineering, GSC and Production teams to meet shipping deadlines.
Coordinated calibration status for gauges and instruments to maintain measurement accuracy.
Collaborated with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and improve product reliability.
Lead Assembly Technician
2 Months
Leonardo DRS | 12.2022 - 02.2023
Inspected completed assemblies for defects, rework needs, and specification adherence.
Mentored technicians on ESD handling, soldering practices, and precision assembly techniques.
Verified component placement, wiring continuity, and hardware installation before final test.
Reduced production errors through thorough quality control checks and detailed documentation procedures.
Quality Technician III
5 Years 8 Months
L3 Harris | 04.2017 - 12.2022
Inspected aerospace components against engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards for conformance.
Documented nonconformances, initiated corrective actions, and tracked disposition through quality control systems.
Supported root cause analysis by collecting inspection data and identifying recurring process deviations.
Interpreted work instructions, travelers, and blueprint revisions to ensure consistent inspection execution.
Ensured traceability of all components through proper labeling, storage, and tracking methods, ultimately reducing misplaced items or mix-ups during production phases.
Participated in Lean Manufacturing initiatives by identifying areas of waste, streamlining processes, and reducing overall production time without sacrificing quality standards.
Education
Audio Engineering And Music Production - Audio Engineering
Recording Workshop | Chillicothe, OH | 02-2008
High School Diploma
Walter E. Stebbins | Riverside, OH | 05-2003
Skills
In-process inspection
Quality metrics
Calibration procedures
Quality training
Visual inspection
Final inspection
Dimensional inspection
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Timeline
Quality Technician III
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
02.2023 - CurrentRead More
Lead Assembly Technician
Leonardo DRS
12.2022 - 02.2023Read More
Quality Technician III
L3 Harris
04.2017 - 12.2022Read More
Recording Workshop
Audio Engineering And Music Production from Audio Engineering