Dwayne Smith
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Dynamic professional with strong problem-solving abilities, a commitment to continuous learning, and exceptional communication skills. Poised to drive team success and deliver positive outcomes through collaboration and innovative thinking. Ready to embrace new challenges while advancing organizational objectives with unwavering dedication and enthusiasm. Proven ability to adapt and thrive in fast-paced environments, contributing effectively to collective goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Certification Auditor Tech
Parker Aerospace
07.2025 - Current
- Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
- Detailed inspection of assembly's to customer blue print.
- Certified FAA ODA unit member
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
- Managed multiple concurrent audit engagements, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- Interpreted state and federal laws, accepted auditing principles and procedures and program standards to audited materials and data to detect non-compliance and facilitate recommendations.
Quality Certification Auditor
Parker Hannifin Aerospace
05.2021 - Current
- Certified to Inspect and Release Product for:
- GE Aviation
- Middle River Aerostructures
- Unison Industries
- Parker Gas turbine Fuel Systems
- Nordam Aerospace
- Inspection of Parker PMA and TSO assembles
Quality Inspector, Quality Inspector S.R., Inspector Tech
Parker Hannifin Aerospace
05.2014 - Current
- First Article Inspection of Machined and Supplier Machined Parts and Final Assemblies
- Inspection of Machined and Supplier Machined Parts and Final Assemblies
- Utilizes precision gauging equipment, micrometers, dial indicators, surface plate, and microscopes
- First Article Inspections
- Performs calibration on various types of semi-complex electronic measuring and test equipment
- Knowledge of working in AS9100 and ISO9000 environment
Quality Inspector
CDI Corporation (Parker Aerospace)
02.2013 - 05.2014
- RMA Auditor of customer returns
- Uses Inspection Procedures
- Inventory control of defective parts
- Works with Engineer to determine root cause of defect
- Parker Licensed Fork Lift Operator
- Works closely with CQE’s and CAA’s to get problems resolved and parts dispositioned for repair or scrap
- Inspection of production parts on the Standard, HRU (Highly Resistive Union) and Fixture, Standard, Manifold, Ridged Tube and Metal Hose Cells
- Knowledge of working in AS9100 and ISO9000 environment
Coatings Operator
Aerospace Optics
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Coating of various electronic parts, boards, and materials for manufacturing LED Concept Switches
- Inspection of raw and finished goods using various inspection techniques, procedures, and tools
Q.A. Inspector
Pro-Staff (Aerospace Optics)
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Inspected raw and finished goods, using blueprints, drawings, calipers, micrometers, height gauges and other various measuring tools to ensure parts meet specifications
QA Inspector
LLeBroc
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Inspected raw materials, goods in progress, finished goods, and products ready for shipping
- Documented the results of testing and the inspection of products
- Created procedures to ensure a quality product meet specification according to drawings
- Handled customer returns and documentation of returns
- Investigated the cause of defects
QA Inspector II
NEC America
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Inspected various Key and PBX Phone Systems
- Inventory Control
- Data Collection/Reports for Engineers
- Inspection of raw materials using Blueprints and Mechanical Drawings and Various Inspection tools and Gauges
Education
Tarrant County Collage
Fort Worth, TX01.2012
ITT Technical
Arlington, TXundefined
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX08.1985
Diploma - undefined
Green B. Trimble Technical High School
Fort Worth, TX05.1985
Skills
- Use of various measuring tools and gauges for the inspection of parts
- Ability to prioritize and remain focused on the essence of an issue
- Skilled at learning new concepts quickly while working well under pressure
- Quality Assurance Inspection/Total Quality Management
- First Article Inspections of Machined and Finished Goods Inspections (material certs, processes certs, using blue prints, drawings, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other various measuring tools to ensure parts specifications are met)
- Inspection of raw materials using mechanical drawings and schematics
- PC Computer Repair, Upgrades, Installs, and Networking
- Computer diagnostics and repair technician (over 20 years’ experience)
- PC software Experience: MS Office Suite, Software Configuration and Set Up
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- EHS Safety Team
- FAI Inspections
- Control of secure location for defective parts, and material
- Documentation of inventory of defective control area, including running weekly reports
- Programming and Operation of the Comparators, Oasis and Keyence Inspection Systems
- Recertifying of Operators for the Certified Operator program
- Probitas and SAE DPRV Certified (Certificate #6155879041)
- Rolls Royce FAI Certified Training
- Training With DSQR Inspectors on Customer FAI
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Audit reporting
- Decision-making
- Clear communication
- Compliance standards
- Root-cause analysis
- Quality assurance
- Ethical standards
- Non-compliance assessment
Certification
SAE DPRV Certertification
Probitas DPRV Certification
G.E.A. DPRV certification
Middle River Aviation Certification
Organization Delegated Authorization Training for 8130-3 Tags
Timeline
Quality Certification Auditor Tech
Parker Aerospace
07.2025 - Current
Quality Certification Auditor
Parker Hannifin Aerospace
05.2021 - Current
Quality Inspector, Quality Inspector S.R., Inspector Tech
Parker Hannifin Aerospace
05.2014 - Current
Quality Inspector
CDI Corporation (Parker Aerospace)
02.2013 - 05.2014
Coatings Operator
Aerospace Optics
01.2007 - 01.2011
Q.A. Inspector
Pro-Staff (Aerospace Optics)
01.2006 - 01.2007
QA Inspector
LLeBroc
01.2004 - 01.2005
QA Inspector II
NEC America
01.2000 - 01.2003
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Texas Southern University
Diploma - undefined
Green B. Trimble Technical High School
Tarrant County Collage
ITT Technical
Training
- January 2022 AS13001 Delegated Product Release Personnel Training
- AS9117 Delegated Product Release Verification
- SAE Professional Development Program for DPRV Personnel
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