Christopher Hernandez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Quality Inspector with over 13 years of experience in quality assurance and compliance. Expertise in inspecting precision manufactured parts, verifying product conformance, and managing nonconformance issues. Proven ability to lead technical oversight of quality assurance activities in accordance with FAA and regulatory standards. Proficient in documenting non-conformities, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions using Six Sigma methodologies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Inspector LVL II
Chromalloy
10.2019 - Current
- Performs inspection of prototype and production components using precisions instruments such as blueprints, calipers, QC gauges, (PME)
- Perform inspections including in-process / Final, Receiving / Quoting, first articles; COC, & 8130’s.
- Scraps out nonconformance parts. Returns or mutilates parts for customers. Documents non-conformities on Corrective Action Preventive Report. Assists those responsible for a non-conformity in the determination of the root cause and action required for corrective and preventive action. Using 6sigma tools.
- Responsible for providing technical leadership/supervision and oversight of the activities of Quality Assurance that monitors compliance with FAA, customer, internal, and other regulatory requirements.
- Reads engine manuals and understands Quality Procedures (QP’s).
- Works with engine models, RB211, PW4000, PW2000, V2500, PT6, CF6-50, CF6-80, LM2500.
- Induction procedures, verifying part number & serial numbers. Inscribing part number, serial numbers, SBs, and FRSs on parts when needed or a job was performed.
- Proficient in using Plasma cutter, Borescope, Optical Comparator. Forklift operator.
- Precision measuring & dimensional inspection techniques.
- Manages and maintains Commercial & Military quarantine hold cage.
- Train new employees on procedures, Inspection, Induction, CITS program, Quarantine, Scrap, and PPE.
- Collected and recorded accurate data regarding defects using Engineering Drawings Identified & process changes for Qualitative improvement.
Quality Inspector (Contract)
Chromalloy
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Performed layout inspection of prototype and production components using precisions instruments such as blueprints, calipers, QC gauges, (PME). Responsible for providing technical leadership/supervision and oversight of the activities of Quality Assurance that monitored compliance with FAA, customer, internal, and other regulatory requirements.
Quality Inspector (Contract)
Lucifer Lighting
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Performed layout inspection of prototype and production components using precisions instruments such as blueprints, calipers, QC gauges, etc. Detailed Inspection & verified finished goods - color, dents, scratches, all parts, and connections in specification.
- Worked from drawings, specifications, and instructions. Performed inspection activities on raw material, machined parts, and special processes.
- Collected and recorded accurate data regarding defects using Engineering Drawings Identified & process changes for Qualitative improvement.
Quality Technician II
Kautex Textron
11.2012 - 11.2018
- Performed layout inspection of prototype and production components using precisions instruments.
- Held a strong understanding of lean manufacturing, 6S, & 6Sigma techniques.
- A3 reports, measured dimensions such as angles, arcs, and radii, using combination of aids, such as surface plate, parallel bars, angle plates, gauge blocks, plug pins, v-blocks, etc.
- Applied math and blueprint reading skills as required to perform day-to-day assignments.
- Operated various pieces of electronic / mechanical / optical inspection equipment as required.
- Worked from drawings, specifications, and instructions.
- Performed inspection activities on raw material, machined parts, and special processes, volumes, and wall grids. Performed in-process and final quality acceptance prior to shipment to the customer using visual, measurements, and document review methods.
- Wrote Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and investigated cause and corrective action for defects.
- Completed and maintained quality documents and files including inspections, FAI, rework, and product certifications per the Quality System. Reviewed and maintained NCR log.
- Performed audits and submitted reports to the Quality Manager on planned intervals. Reviewed and evaluated basic Statistical Process Control charts for trends and special cause events.
- Processed material in the MRB Quarantine Area in a timely manner.
- Assured consistent quality of production by developing and enforcing good, automated manufacturing practice systems, validating processes, and providing documentation.
- Selected, oriented, trained, assigned, coached, and helped employees by communicating job expectations, monitoring, planning, and reviewing procedures.
- Achieved quality assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews.
- Prepared and completed testing, implemented production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards. Identified and resolved problems by determining system improvements and implementing change.
- Validated quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes, measuring production, documenting evidence, determining operational and performance qualification, and writing and updating quality assurance procedures.
- Maintained and improved product quality by completing testing and audits. Investigated customer complaints. Collaborated with other members of management to develop new product and engineering designs, and new manufacturing and training methods.
- Prepared quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends including failed processes, stability studies, recalls, corrective actions, and re-validations.
- Collected and recorded accurate data regarding defects using Engineering Drawings Identified & process changes for Qualitative improvement.
- Tools & Equipment:
- Microscope, Optical Comprador, Panametrics Ultrasonic Thickness Gage, Olympus gage, Tensile Tester, Rotary Microtomes, Check Fixtures, Band saw, Dynisco Polymer test, Camio7.2, LK Layouts CMMs, scale, Multifunction recorder, QC Gage 3.3, LAS V4.2, Gage Trak 6.6, Plasma Cutter.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Thomas Edison High School
Skills
- Training in different aspects of learning
- Able to break down information
- Communication Skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Technologically proficient
- An engaging style
- Leadership and social influence
Certification
- Proper Torque
- Ethics for Aviation Maintainers
- FAA Safety Non-Technical Training
- Human Factors Primer for Aviation Mechanics
- Maintenance Error
- Mutual Funds (Boston Institute of finance)
- Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
- Repair Man Certification
Timeline
Quality Inspector LVL II
Chromalloy
10.2019 - Current
Quality Inspector (Contract)
Chromalloy
06.2019 - 10.2019
Quality Inspector (Contract)
Lucifer Lighting
03.2019 - 06.2019
Quality Technician II
Kautex Textron
11.2012 - 11.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Thomas Edison High School
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