Carlos Quintero
Long Beach
Summary
Process-oriented professional with 14 years of experience in the aerospace industry, specializing in quality assurance for the past four years. Proven expertise spans various departments, including material handling, saw operations, calibration, and quality inspection, Dedicated to enhancing safety and driving process improvements that boost efficiency and minimize costs. Strong commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and meticulous defect documentation ensuring optimal performance in all aspects of work.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Inspector III
Space Exploration Technologies Corp
Hawthorne, California
01.2023 - 04.2026
- Inspected spacecraft components for compliance with quality standards and specifications to industry, customer, and internal standards.
- Conducted visual inspections of components, identified and documented surface defects to maintain quality standards.
- Checked product accuracy against blueprints and drawings.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to identify and resolve quality issues, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Trained new staff on quality inspection processes and safety protocols.
Structures Technician II
Space Exploration Technologies Corp
Hawthorne, CA
10.2020 - 01.2023
- As a POC i oversaw a 4 man team that met and exceeded production needs and delivery dates.
- Installed flight hardware on large assemblies to meet drawing specifications and quality standards
- Provided training and guidance to techs when they had difficulty with operations
- Responsible for conducting daily oven inspections to avoid product damage and proper oven functionality.
- Incorporated changes to improve the billet de-tooling process thereby reducing the number of tech needed to complete it, increasing productivity in other department areas, and reducing late product delivery and company costs.
Quality Tech I
Weber Metals Inc.
Paramount, CA
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Tracked results and input data into computer database
- Calibrated precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, height gauges, and others
- Scheduled onsite calibration and PM for large equipment with vendors to prevent loss of time due to uncalibrated tools/ equipment.
Process Observer I
Weber Metals Inc.
Paramount, California
04.2016 - 02.2019
- Oversaw forging process, ensuring quality of forged parts and adherence to proper forging practices
- Collected data used to follow trends and improve forging procedures
- Conducted daily furnace inspections to ensure safe work conditions
- Assisted pyrometry technician in conducting quarterly SATs, supporting compliance with safety standards
- Worked with metallurgist and methods engineers in collecting data and forging methods involved in the forging process of most FAs
- Built tool to enable press personnel to safely measure die temperatures
Material Handler I
Weber Metals Inc.
Paramount, CA
06.2012 - 04.2016
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently throughout company shop floor.
- Assisted in unloading shipments, verifying quantities against packing lists for accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize downtime during operations.
- Worked with management to conduct quarterly and yearly audits to ensure up to date inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jordan High School
Long Beach, CA06-2002
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Defect documentation
- Visual assessment
- Blueprint reading
- Process improvement
- Data analysis
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Became the mechanical assembly POC and oversaw a 4 man team.
- Led my team in setting the record for most flight hardware installed in a shift
- Helped my team break the record for heatshield teardown from 10 days to 4 1/2 days
Certification
- certificate of training - introduction to calibration
- certificate of participation - interpersonal communication
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Quality Inspector III
Space Exploration Technologies Corp
01.2023 - 04.2026
Structures Technician II
Space Exploration Technologies Corp
10.2020 - 01.2023
Quality Tech I
Weber Metals Inc.
02.2019 - 03.2020
Process Observer I
Weber Metals Inc.
04.2016 - 02.2019
Material Handler I
Weber Metals Inc.
06.2012 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Jordan High School
References
References available upon request.