Calvin Trinh
Fife
Summary
Experienced composite technician with a strong background in composites, quality inspection, and quality processes in aerospace manufacturing. Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to resolve production issues, reduce defects, and meet delivery targets. Participated in process improvement initiatives such as Kaizen and Tiger Teams focused on improving on-time delivery and reducing scrap. Strong understanding of production schedules, work instructions, and multi-level BOMs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Composite Technician
Sekisui Aerospace
Renton
03.2024 - Current
- Investigated and documented production nonconformances, working cross-functionally with QA and Engineering to identify root causes.
- Inspected parts throughout production process to ensure quality standards were met.
- Performed composite layups, cures, breakouts, and assemblies.
- Coordinated daily production schedules to align with customer delivery requirements.
- Tracked material availability, and proactively escalated shortages to avoid production stoppages.
- Used root cause analysis tools to determine failures and provide appropriate counter-measures to prevent repeat failures.
- Communicated directly with Engineering, QA, and Operations to address production delays, tooling issues, and rework, supporting improved on-time delivery.
- Selected as a core member of a cross-functional Tiger Team focused on reducing scrap and rework, collaborated with QA, engineering, and production to identify the root causes of recurring defects.
- Analyzed defect trends and production data to recommend process improvements, with the goal of reducing the scrap rate to less than 1%.
CNC Operator
Sekisui Aerospace
Renton
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Operated CNC core slicer to precisely cut core materials per production schedules and engineering drawings.
- Inspected core slices prior to processing, to be delivered.
- Participated in a cross-functional Kaizen event targeting bottlenecks in the production flow, affecting on-time delivery.
- Conducted routine maintenance on cutting equipment to ensure proper function.
Skills
- Composites
- Quality inspection
- Root cause analysis
- Continuous improvement
- Defect tracking and scrap reduction
- Kaizen and lean manufacturing participation
- Data collection and defect trend analysis
- Familiarity with Epicor, MES, SCADA
- Nonconformance documentation
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Education and Certifications
Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom
Communications
Composite Technician Program - Sekisui Aerospace (Renton)
Projects
Tiger Team - Cross functional team dedicated to identify defect trends and root causes.
Kaizen Event - Collaborated with Continuous Improvement (CI) team in a Kaizen event focused on improving on-time delivery of core materials.
Timeline
Composite Technician
Sekisui Aerospace
03.2024 - Current
CNC Operator
Sekisui Aerospace
01.2024 - 03.2025
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