Daniel Reyes
Palmdale,California
Summary
Professional with keen eye for quality assurance, ready to contribute effectively to team. Adept at implementing quality control processes and fostering collaboration to achieve top-notch results. Known for reliability, flexibility, and strong problem-solving skills. Skilled in root cause analysis, process improvement, and regulatory compliance. Experienced aerospace professional prepared for this role with expertise in aircraft structural repair and maintenance. Strong focus on precision, adherence to safety regulations, and effective problem-solving. Known for seamless team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring aircraft reliability and performance. Proficient in using specialized tools and interpreting technical blueprints.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Supervisor
Woodward
10.2023 - Current
- Established inspection equipment to meet quality control standards.
- Developed monthly reports showing inspections and improvements.
- Oversaw department of 43 members by supervising daily operations, providing technical support and coordinating personnel.
- Promoted a safety-first mindset among team members through regular training sessions on safe work methods and equipment usage protocols.
- Streamlined quality control procedures for increased efficiency and reduced production downtime.
- Was also in charged of the Calibration Department for all Machine Shop.
- Optimized workflows by regularly reviewing processes for inefficiencies or redundancies, implementing changes that improved overall productivity.
- Help with All Customer Audits as well as AS9100 Audit.
- Checked all toolbox on a weekly basis to make sure all inspection tools are calibrated and in good shape to avoid any bad readings.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
- Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
Manufacturing Manager
Northrop Grumman
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Coordinated workflows and evaluated individual performance to optimize resources
- Coordinated operations and activities within and between departments
- Inspected completed work to verify conformance with quality standards
- Established work schedules, assignments and production sequences to meet production goals
- Kept updated records of daily production milestones and incidents
- Supported HR with recruitment and hiring recommendations
- Trained team members in equipment operation and proper use of PPE
- Motivated employees and increased morale with performance incentives
- Monitored inventory to adjust scheduling and inform supply needs
- Forecasted budget metrics to inform supply chain and resource allocation strategies
- Managed production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
Aircraft Structure Mechanic LVL 4
Northrop Grumman
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Refuelled and change oil in line service aircraft
- Cleaned, stripped, primed and sanded structural surfaces and materials to prepare for bonding
- Accompanied aircraft on flights to make in-flight adjustments and corrections
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures, functional components and parts, such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals
- Examined and inspected aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, and other problems
- Removed and installed aircraft engines, using hoists and forklift trucks
- Bonded structures, using portable and stationary curing equipment
Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Lockheed Martin
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Cleaned, stripped, primed and sanded structural surfaces and materials to prepare for bonding
- Installed and aligned repaired and replacement parts for subsequent riveting and welding, using clamps and wrenches
- Removed and cut out defective parts and drilled holes to gain access to internal defects and damage, using drills and punches
- Communicated with other workers to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts, and to facilitate processing of repair parts
- Read and interpreted maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
- Replaced and repaired worn, defective and damaged components using hand tools, gauged and testing equipment
Machinist Operator
Aerospace Dynamics International
03.2015 - 04.2017
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process
- Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders
- Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations
- Operate the Gantry 3 Axes, CNC Mills (4 Axis)
- Plan and assign work tasks in order to meet production goals efficiently
- Perform limited quality control checks as directed
- Ensure that all machines are in perfect working orders at all times
- Measured dimensions and accurately cut templates
Assembly Department
Riggins Engineering
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Assembled and installed system components in parts
- Interpreted illustrations and blueprint to determine sequence layout
- Familiar with advance tools used to measure file drill cut bend otherwise manipulate materials to comply with clearance and fits of parts
- Installed helicoles and inserts per B/P specifications
- Assembles and performed preset calibration and final testing
- Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and efficient manner, including Quality Assurance and Test Record
General Manager
Us Vapor
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs
- Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts
- Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures
- Advise dealers and distributors on policies and operating procedures to ensure functional effectiveness of business
- Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products
- Determine price schedules and discount rates
- Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how these needs could be met by specific products and services
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, or credit terms
- Negotiate prices or terms of sales or service agreements
- Maintain customer records, using automated systems
- Demonstrate and explain the operation and use of products
- Complete expense reports, sales reports, or other paperwork
- Managed all employees and helped with any needs or questions they had
Manager / Bike Technician
Wheel'z Family Cycling Center
08.2008 - 05.2013
- Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service
- Determine price schedules and discount rates
- Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts
- Advise dealers and distributors on policies and operating procedures to ensure functional effectiveness of business
- Was in charge of building new bikes and get them ready to put out on flow
- Help customers with their needs, with service and maintenance to their bikes
- Changed grip tape on skateboards
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
San Fernando High School
San Fernando, CA06.2007
Skills
- Product Inspection
- Bilingual
- Quality improvement plans
- Team Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Quality assurance procedures
- Goal-Oriented
Personal Information
Title: Manufacturing Supervisor
Timeline
Quality Supervisor
Woodward
10.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Manager
Northrop Grumman
03.2020 - 01.2023
Aircraft Structure Mechanic LVL 4
Northrop Grumman
09.2019 - 03.2020
Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Lockheed Martin
03.2018 - 09.2019
Machinist Operator
Aerospace Dynamics International
03.2015 - 04.2017
Assembly Department
Riggins Engineering
01.2014 - 03.2015
General Manager
Us Vapor
06.2013 - 12.2014
Manager / Bike Technician
Wheel'z Family Cycling Center
08.2008 - 05.2013
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
San Fernando High School
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