CHRISTOPHER RYAN KINSEY
Ladson,SC
Summary
Aerospace quality professional with 4+ years of Boeing manufacturing experience spanning product acceptance, aircraft production/maintenance, inspection, and technical quality leadership. Currently serving in a lead Product Acceptance Specialist capacity, providing guidance to quality and manufacturing personnel while verifying product conformity to engineering and design requirements. Experienced in nonconformance management, root-cause/corrective-action support, engineering drawing interpretation, precision measurement, inspection documentation, defect trend analysis, and cross-functional resolution with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Product Acceptance Specialist
Boeing South Carolina
Charleston, SC
04.2026 - Current
- Led day-to-day product acceptance activities and provide technical guidance and coaching to Product Acceptance Specialists and manufacturing personnel on quality requirements, nonconformance initiation, and defect resolution.
- Verify product conformity to engineering and design requirements by reviewing work instructions, data collections, tool lists, BAC requirements, certifications, drawings, and applicable technical documentation.
- Coordinated with manufacturing team leads, technicians, engineering, and suppliers to resolve quality issues, minimizing production disruptions and preventing repeat defects.
- Identified and documented defects, FOD, and process discrepancies; initiated and supported nonconformance records and corrective-action investigations to ensure compliant resolutions.
- Reviewed inspection and defect data in Excel to identify trends, enhancing KPI visibility and providing evidence for corrective-action validation and quality improvements.
Product Acceptance Specialist
Boeing South Carolina
Charleston, SC
07.2024 - 04.2026
- Analyzed engineering drawings, SOIs, technical requirements, and product data to establish acceptance criteria and pinpoint discrepancies.
- Conducted in-process and final product acceptance inspections to ensure compliance with engineering, design, certification, and Boeing quality standards.
- Managed traceable inspection records and facilitated defect/nonconformance documentation, safety issue escalation, and certification upkeep.
295 MT / MFPP - Aircraft Manufacturing Technician
Boeing South Carolina
Charleston, SC
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Performed final inspections using precision measuring equipment and verified compliance with SOIs, engineering drawings, and product requirements.
- Executed PU/EPD tasks and baseline SOIs while completing rework and defect remediation to ensure compliance with engineering standards.
- Utilized CMES for tool compliance and calibration control, navigating IRMs for sealant definitions, part notes, flag notes, and defect locations to maintain quality standards.
- Collected and reported defect data to enhance quality documentation and provide actionable feedback for production improvements.
Lead Auto Technician
Auto Warehousing Company
Ladson, SC
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Led vehicle modification campaigns, coached technicians on rework procedures, tracked daily work, and produced progress reports to enhance project visibility using Excel and SAP.
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic tools and systems.
- Supervised team of technicians to ensure efficient workflow and timely repairs.
- Maintained repair, parts-usage, and compliance documentation while coordinating technical work completion to ensure compliance to standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on various vehicle makes and models.
Auto Technician
Mercedes-Benz Vans
Ladson, SC
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic tools and systems.
- Performed routine maintenance on Mercedes-Benz vans to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve complex mechanical problems efficiently.
- Performed rework and after-sales vehicle service, adhering to certification, inspection, and repair documentation standards.
Education
Civil Engineering Coursework -
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SCSkills
- Product Acceptance & Final Inspection
- Engineering Drawing & SOI Interpretation
- Precision Measurement & Calibration
- Defect Analysis & Quality Trend Reporting
- CMES, REDARS, Velocity & IRM Navigation
- Nonconformance / NCR Management
- Root Cause & Corrective Action Support
- Supplier / Cross-Functional Quality Resolution
- QMS / Audit & Compliance Support
- Excel Data Analysis & KPI Tracking
- Quality Control Standards
Personal Information
Title: AEROSPACE QUALITY | PRODUCT ACCEPTANCE | SUPPLIER QUALITY
Additional Technical Experience
- 2016 - 2022 Gregory Electric Company / AC Electric / Alternative Pressure Washing / South Carolina
- Electrical installation, blueprint/schematic interpretation, diagnostics, safety compliance, industrial/commercial project execution, documentation, and customer/site coordination.
Timeline
Lead Product Acceptance Specialist
Boeing South Carolina
04.2026 - Current
Product Acceptance Specialist
Boeing South Carolina
07.2024 - 04.2026
295 MT / MFPP - Aircraft Manufacturing Technician
Boeing South Carolina
07.2022 - 07.2024
Lead Auto Technician
Auto Warehousing Company
12.2020 - 01.2022
Auto Technician
Mercedes-Benz Vans
06.2018 - 12.2020
Civil Engineering Coursework -
University of South Carolina