Colby Batson
Summary
Analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
EXPERIENCED QUALITY SYSTEMS ENGINEER/SPECIALIST
THE BOEING COMPANY- Leader In The Aerospace Industry
Edwards, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Leads Quality reviews of proposals, contracts, regulatory, program and customer requirements ensuring early quality involvement in program development. Develops Quality budget and cost estimates.
- Leads multi-function, multi-site groups to develop company directives, policies, processes, procedures and metrics to assure program, contract, customer, regulatory requirements, international standards and working agreements are deployed.
- Conducts research, compiles and analyzes performance reports and process control statistics to continuously improve process capability.
- Conducts quality source selection and process capability assessments of suppliers' ability to meet program quality requirements and support business decisions.
- Develops scope, schedule, plans and leads hardware, software and system level audits to determine compliance with quality management system standards, configuration assurance, related business, regulatory and customer requirements, and reports results to management.
- Trains senior management on preparation for third party audits.
- Provides interpretation of complex requirements.
- Analyzes non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions.
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN AND INSPECTOR - FLIGHT TEST
THE BOEING COMPANY- Leader In The Aerospace Industry
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Inspected completed work to certify that maintenance met standards and that aircraft are ready for operation
- Removed, inspected, repaired and installed in-flight refueling stores and external fuel mods
- Read and interpreted maintenance manuals, service bulletins, complex engineering drawings, specifications, system description documents, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
- Modified aircraft structures, systems and components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications
- Conducted routine and special inspections as required by regulations
- Inventoried and requisitioned or ordered supplies, parts, materials, and equipment.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
MATERIALS STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Set, aligned, adjusted, and synchronized aircraft armament and rigging and control system components to established tolerances and requirements, using sighting devices and hand tools
- Positioned and aligned subassemblies in jigs or fixtures using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points
- Fabricated parts needed for assembly and installation, using shop machinery, and equipment
- Inspected and tested installed units, parts, systems, and assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, and compliance with standards, using measuring instruments, and test equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Cerro Coso Community College
Tehachapi, CASkills
- Quality Management Systems
- Document Control
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
- Technical Consulting
- Process Improvement
- Quality Assurance Expertise
Clearance Level
SECRET
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
EXPERIENCED QUALITY SYSTEMS ENGINEER/SPECIALIST
THE BOEING COMPANY- Leader In The Aerospace Industry
01.2024 - Current
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN AND INSPECTOR - FLIGHT TEST
THE BOEING COMPANY- Leader In The Aerospace Industry
01.2021 - 01.2024
MATERIALS STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
01.2017 - 01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Cerro Coso Community College
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