DERRICK SAUL
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Goal oriented professional with experience in Quality Assurance and Manufacturing/Production Assembly. Proficient in the areas of Process Compliance Inspector/Auditor, engineering drawing/interpreting, Tool Design Detailing, Manufacturing Engineering Liaison and Structured Cabling. Persistent, accurate, and thorough with the ability to adapt quickly and contribute early in challenging and changing environments. Experienced in customer delivery improvement, efficiency, productivity and reliability through technical innovation, process improvement and implementation. Capable of thriving and working in a team environment, or, as an efficient leader. Maintained a security clearance level of Public Trust.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VC25-B Quality Inspector-Presidential Aircraft
Boeing
06.2024 - Current
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling of product quality.
- Implemented corrective actions for non-conforming products, reducing the risk of customer dissatisfaction or returns.
- Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
- Maintained high standard of workmanship by using only approved data, materials, tools and test equipment.
- Inspected and packaged products meticulously according to manufacturing specifications.
- Identified and helped resolve non-conforming product issues.
- Recorded inspection and test data such as weights, temperatures, grades and quantities inspected and graded.
- Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
- Collaborated closely with operations managers to address any quality concerns arising during production runs.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
- Completed site-specific training.
- Obtained FAA Certification for access to Repair Station Program.
Product Acceptance Specialist-Level D
Boeing-SLS
05.2016 - 05.2024
- Verifies complex product conformance to design requirements
- Develops inspection and surveillance plans
- Provide feedback and recommend solutions to ensure process compliance
- Performs preliminary review and disposition of complex non-conformities
- Coordinates and conducts product review with customer during product or process verification
- Identifies repetitive or significant non-conformances and initiates requests for corrective action
- Provides expertise and leadership to customers and team members in all areas of product verification and acceptance -Achievements:(SLS Recognition-LOX Team-July 2020)
- Part of innovation team that developed a time-saving click bond shop aid
- Temporary Lead Inspector, Engine Section
- CS2-VSM (Value Stream Mapping) Team-2019
- CA-Corrective Action Review Team (2020), RCCA-NCR Review Tiger Team (2020), RCCA-BMIP/GMIP Bypass Team (2019), RCCA-Splicing Action Team (2018), IIF+DFP Certified Boeing-SLS Program, Michoud Assembly Facility
Quality Assurance Inspector
Point Eight Power
02.2013 - 05.2016
- Daily and final inspections of switchgear, soft starters, buildings and ground detection boxes
- Quality checks of metals, paints, hardware and documentation
- Perform routine and random audits and executed corrective action as required
- Conduct daily safety checks of mechanical equipment and enforced company's safety policies
- Earned client satisfaction by assuring on-time delivery of products and services
Scale Operator/ State Certified Weighmaster
SGS Petroleum Services
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Scale in and out LPG, chemical, and roll-off container trucks and certified the weights
- Qualified drivers to load/unload various products at LPG racks
- Maintained gauges, pumps, hoses, and alarms in area
- Worked on special projects to reduce incidents
- Performed and completed detailed reports and shift turnovers on a daily basis
Quality Control Inspector
Lockheed Martin
08.2007 - 01.2010
- Utilized standard measuring instruments to check overall dimensions and angles of completed Thermal Protection System Component parts
- Worked from engineering drawings, schematics and Process Instructions in the inspection of Thermal Protection and ablative coatings
- Accepted/rejected items, prepares the necessary nonconformance paperwork and assists with record maintenance as required
- Witnessed and verified weighing of components, mixing of adhesives and Thermal Protective System materials
- Witnessed connection of clean systems of components and the external tank and torquing of fasteners
- Performed inspection functions in the preparation and installation of tooling and hardware required to support major and critical hardware moves
- Assisted higher classified Thermal Protection System Inspectors as required
- Works under the direction of higher graded employees and followed standard procedures when performing Inspections
Education
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER
09.2015
Associates Degree - Industrial Technology/PTEC
NUNEZ COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Chalmette, LA05.2008
Bachelor Degree - Public Health Administration
DILLARD UNIVERSITY
New Orleans, LA05.1997
Skills
- Leadership
- Computer proficient
- Client
- Detail-orientated
- Dimensions
- Direction
- Documentation
- Innovation
- Policies
- Quality
- Safety
- Schematics
- Six Sigma
References
References available upon request
Affiliations
- ASQ-American Society For Quality
Certification
Six Sigma-Green Belt 2015
Timeline
VC25-B Quality Inspector-Presidential Aircraft
Boeing
06.2024 - Current
Product Acceptance Specialist-Level D
Boeing-SLS
05.2016 - 05.2024
Quality Assurance Inspector
Point Eight Power
02.2013 - 05.2016
Scale Operator/ State Certified Weighmaster
SGS Petroleum Services
01.2011 - 06.2012
Quality Control Inspector
Lockheed Martin
08.2007 - 01.2010
Associates Degree - Industrial Technology/PTEC
NUNEZ COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor Degree - Public Health Administration
DILLARD UNIVERSITY
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER
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