Seasoned Quality Associate and Sr. Technician with a robust history at Lockheed Martin Aerospace, adept in Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement. Spearheaded comprehensive inspections. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Acceptance Technician
Lockheed Martin Aerospace
01.2020 - Current
Maintained accurate records of all inspections performed.
Conducted regular audits of internal processes to identify opportunities while maintaining high quality standards.
Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
Follow standard operating procedures witnessing FAT testing for F16- F22 and JSF programs per the procedures.
Recorded inspection and test results in Solumina.
Support Trident, ARCI cable area on all final inspections. Bag and seal,move to stock
Quality Associate/Sr.Technician
Lockheed Martin Aerospace
01.2017 - Current
Perform all-in process final Inspections on the different variations of the Bulkheads
Document all inspections per operation and per the print in quality database
Document all findings in Solumina Database to track HCR' on rework, Buy off all tooling per the print and operation
Assisted with the daily functions of all required job duties.
Complete weekly surveillance Audits of the area, Assist with all FAI'S, measuring all hole sizes with pin gauges, and calipers if needed measure for hole to the closet web on incoming Bulkheads
Level 2 Inspector
Honeywell Areospace
01.2015 - 01.2017
Responsible for in process inspection on assemblies and final product in production and assembly area and conducting material inspections in accordance with HWS/IPC specification for the required material
Apply established inspection procedures and uses inspection tools and instruments to ensure compliance with specifications
Maintain documentation in CMS on multiple levels (i.e
Rework, aftermarket, and production) and initiate nonconforming reports per product specifications, documents all measurements and tools used, calipers pins gauges and micrometers
Support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives
Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on priority
Work with Customers Lockheed Martin and DCMA on multiple levels with 3rd party Inspections.
Sr. Mechanical Inspector
General Electric Aviation
01.2011 - 01.2015
Provide electronic, electro-mechanical, or similarly related inspection support for production or aftermarket repair services as assigned
Inspects a wide variety of incoming electrical components, materials, and supplies against drawings and quality instructions for damage and defects following standard procedures
Document inspection findings in the Quality system detailing results, error and/or damage, etc
Ensures compliance with industry standards and customer requirements
Assists in training inspectors on other responsibilities as assigned
Conduct AS9102 First Articles Inspections, ensured compliance to FAR/FAA, conducted supplier capability surveys, evaluated process capabilities, supported Six Sigma continuous improvement projects
Receive all incoming materials from Suppliers and serialize if needed.
Medical Manufacturing/ Quality Control
Kimball Electronics
01.2009 - 01.2011
Verified and validated manufacturing processes through audits, and first articles inspections of product
Process proofed IAW contractual requirements routes, work instruction, configuration management changes
Determined root cause, corrective & preventive actions for processes and or products, ensured standards and specifications were met.
Quality Technician/Inspector
DRS Technologies - IMS Largo
01.2008 - 01.2009
My skills provided services to wide range of high-profile military platforms, such as, SPS-67V5 Naval Radar System (US Navy Guided Missile Destroyer), M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters, AH-64 Apache helicopters, C-17 Globe master II and C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft and non-military applications
Additional services include security and asset protection system services, telecommunication and information technology services, training and logistics support services for all branches of the U.S
Armed forces and certain foreign militaries, homeland security forces, and selected government and intelligence agencies
Review contracts and technical data packages to identify requirement baseline for production process
Monitor and summarize project progress reports to program and quality management, provided support to multiple production programs and tracked work in process performance for production and depot repair specifications
Conduct AS9102 First Articles Inspections, ensured compliance to FAR/FAA, conducted supplier capability surveys, evaluated process capabilities, supported Six Sigma continuous improvement projects and successfully participated in ISO-9100:2008/AS9100 Registrar Surveillance Audits
Support non-destructive thermal and vibration testing of assemblies and subassemblies
Performed area audits on product and processes
Reviewed test data and assess the impact of schedule variations
Formulate corrective steps in response to customer complaints and warranty claims
First Article Inspections in Receiving entered all accept/reject data into Oracle Systems, measured all incoming mechanical parts prior to first Article, documented all findings into data base.
Assembler 4 / Quality Control Inspector
Raytheon NCS Systems
01.1989 - 01.2007
Performed printed circuit board assembly and disassembly operations
Provide support for the engineering department maintaining a 98.2% quality acceptance rate
Translated process instruction sheets, blue prints, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics
Served as the primary point of contact with vendors/buyers on a worldwide basis, including the disposition, retirement and destruction of files
Provide intermediate testing of all component radio parts during and after assembly, measured all mechanical parts before reinstall with micrometers and calipers
Provided engineering and technical support by evaluating printed circuit boards for retro fit and upgrades to ensure P
Trained for high quality, high reliability soldering technology
Cross trained on cable harness and gold cup soldering
Assisted with the daily functions of all required job duties
Inspected parts for defects during each step of the assembly process to ensure quality control standards were met
Read print drawings to determine dimensions, design, and materials for construction
Collaborated with engineers and technicians to resolve line issues and suggest line improvements.
Education
Completed coursework towards Bachelor of Science (B.S.): Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Skills
Continuous Improvement
Quality Assurance
Corrective Action
Multitasking and Organization
Works Well Under Pressure
Customer Service
Regulatory Compliance
Quality Management System
Process Improvement
Root Cause Analysis
Accomplishments
Certified IPC-A 610 - 620
IPC-J-STD-001
Certification
IPC- A 610-620
References
References available upon request
Skills
Product Inspection
Lean Manufacturing
Attention to Detail
Personal Information
Title: QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN
Timeline
Product Acceptance Technician
Lockheed Martin Aerospace
01.2020 - Current
Quality Associate/Sr.Technician
Lockheed Martin Aerospace
01.2017 - Current
Level 2 Inspector
Honeywell Areospace
01.2015 - 01.2017
Sr. Mechanical Inspector
General Electric Aviation
01.2011 - 01.2015
Medical Manufacturing/ Quality Control
Kimball Electronics
01.2009 - 01.2011
Quality Technician/Inspector
DRS Technologies - IMS Largo
01.2008 - 01.2009
Assembler 4 / Quality Control Inspector
Raytheon NCS Systems
01.1989 - 01.2007
Completed coursework towards Bachelor of Science (B.S.): Business Administration -