Charles Spencer
Katy,TX
Summary
Results-driven Quality Technician with over 9 years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, and energy production sectors. Expertise includes incoming, in-process, and final inspections, identifying nonconforming materials, product containment, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. Demonstrated success in collaborating with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO quality standards. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and product quality through meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Inspector
ProEnergy Services
Houston, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Inspected manufactured components; documented nonconforming material; supported corrective actions; maintained traceability; ensured compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
- Verified component quality prior to production release while maintaining strict adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Documented inspection results and communicated findings to production teams for immediate corrective actions.
- Led root cause analysis for non-conformance issues, implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Developed quality control checklists that streamlined workflows and increased inspection efficiency.
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Identified and documented nonconforming material while supporting containment activities to prevent defective products from reaching customers.
Lead Quality Inspector
TE Connectivity
Houston, TX
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Performed incoming, in-process, and final inspections on electro-mechanical components; dispositioned nonconforming material; supported containment; partnered with engineering and production to resolve defects; conducted AS9102 First Article Inspections; used calipers, micrometers and gauges; monitored defect trends; trained inspectors.
- Led inspection processes ensuring product quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Utilized calipers, micrometers, gauges, and precision measuring equipment to verify dimensional compliance.
- Partnered with manufacturing engineers, production supervisors, and quality teams to resolve defects and improve manufacturing processes.
- Analyzed defect trends using SPC data and contributed to continuous improvement initiatives that reduced quality issues.
Quality Control Inspector
Mueller Environmental Designs
Houston, TX
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Performed fabrication and final assembly inspections; reduced defects through proactive inspections; documented corrective actions; improved inspection processes and supported production schedules.
- Reduced defects by 65% through early identification of quality concerns and proactive inspection practices.
- Developed inspection processes, reducing nonconformance rates by 17%.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to resolve quality issues while maintaining production schedules.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions for quality improvement initiatives.
- Trained new inspectors on quality control protocols and best practices for consistent results.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
QC Inspector / NDE Technician Lead
TAS Energy
Houston, TX
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Supported manufacturing quality operations; conducted audits; collaborated with engineering; mentored inspectors and improved production quality.
- Conducted quality audits and verified compliance with ASME, AWS, and internal quality standards.
- Mentored inspection personnel while maintaining consistent quality expectation across production.
- Worked with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot quality concerns and improve manufacturing process.
NDE Technician
Coil Tubing Inspection
- Performed inspections, documented findings, communicated quality issues, and supported safe operations.
- Identified, documented, and dispositioned, nonconforming products while supporting containment activities to prevent defects from reaching downstream operations.
- Conducted First Article Inspections (AS9102) and maintained complete inspection documentation and product traceability.
- Preformed incoming, in-process, and final inspection on electro- mechanical components and assemblies to verify compliance with engineering specifications.
NDT Level II
CAN USA
Houston, TX
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Performed inspections, verified compliance, trained technicians, and supported project quality.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
NDT Technician
Mistras Group
Houston, TX
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Performed inspections, documented findings, and supported engineering and quality teams.
- Interpreted test results and documented findings in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Maintained calibration of testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability in measurements.
- Assisted in developing inspection procedures to enhance operational efficiency and safety protocols.
- Maintained a safety record of 0% incidents in the field.
Education
NDT Level II - Manufacturing And Engineering
The Ocean Corperation
Houston, TX10-2016
Skills
- Incoming Inspection
- In-Process Inspection
- Final Inspection
- Product Quality
- Nonconforming Material
- Product Containment
- Root Cause Analysis
- CAPA
- Blueprint Reading
- GD&T
- Calipers
- Micrometers
- Gauges
- First Article Inspection
- SPC
- Lean Manufacturing
- SAP
- ERP
- Microsoft Excel
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- ASNT Level II (UT, MT, PT)
- Eddy Current Level I
- Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)
- CWI (In Progress)
- OSHA
- HAZPOWER
- CPR/First Aid
- TWIC
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Quality Inspector
ProEnergy Services
10.2025 - Current
Lead Quality Inspector
TE Connectivity
01.2025 - 09.2025
Quality Control Inspector
Mueller Environmental Designs
02.2024 - 01.2025
QC Inspector / NDE Technician Lead
TAS Energy
01.2023 - 02.2024
NDT Level II
CAN USA
10.2017 - 03.2020
NDT Technician
Mistras Group
03.2016 - 02.2017
NDE Technician
Coil Tubing Inspection
NDT Level II - Manufacturing And Engineering
The Ocean Corperation