Ethan Clay
Summerville,SC
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented professional committed to improving quality and production efficiency. Focused on performance without sacrificing quality. Specializing in Manufacturing operations and dedicated to maximizing quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
787 Product Acceptance Specialist
Boeing
North Charleston, SC
10.2025 - Current
- Facilitated product acceptance inspections of the 787 Dreamliner to ensure compliance with Boeing’s and FAA’s standards.
- Ability to accurately document and process nonconformance issues.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve product discrepancies and issues.
787 Aircraft Assembly
Boeing
North Charleston, USA
02.2024 - 10.2025
- Assembly of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in accordance with Boeing’s and FAA’s compliance standards
- Ability to install flight control surfaces to the aircraft’s wings, with special attention to hydraulic and electrical components for the flight control systems.
- Ensure airline customers receive the highest quality aircraft the company can provide by delivering exceptional work and answering concerns during inspections
Quality Control Specialist
SaarGummi
Ladson, USA
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Ensure customer receives the highest quality parts for BMW automobiles.
- Ability to easily and rapidly detect manufacturing discrepancies per engineering requirements and drawings
- Use of Quality metrics
Lubrication Technician
Take 5 Oil Change
West Ashley, USA
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Provide a quick and efficient oil change to the customer's vehicles, while ensuring a safe work environment
- Ability to fully understand the difference in vehicles being worked on and the complications that come with each vehicle
- Customer Service and Sales
Technician
CDC Industries
North Charleston, USA
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Built quality hunting and sporting rifles in a manufacturing atmosphere
- Ensure a quality build that was safe and effective for the customer to purchase, while making sure that every detail of the product met the highest standards
- Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Team-based employee involvement
Associate Winemaker
Oeno Winery
Kailua, USA
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Quality wine production for the winery to provide for customers in store as well as distributors along the island of Oahu
- Attention to detail, ensured the taste, look, and smell of the wine was of pristine quality and a consistent palate
Kitchen Staff
Chick-Fil-A
North Charleston, USA
06.2017 - 04.2019
- High paced work environment that is team focused
- Production of the exceptional quality of food that the restaurant chain is known for in a timely manner
Education
Student PIlots License -
Charleston Flight School
SCHigh School Diploma -
Ashley Ridge High School
SCSkills
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Punctuality
- Problem Solving
- Team Player
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Continuous improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Product Inspection
- Safety Monitoring
- Great Judgment
Timeline
787 Product Acceptance Specialist
Boeing
10.2025 - Current
787 Aircraft Assembly
Boeing
02.2024 - 10.2025
Quality Control Specialist
SaarGummi
04.2022 - 01.2024
Lubrication Technician
Take 5 Oil Change
01.2021 - 04.2022
Technician
CDC Industries
04.2020 - 10.2020
Associate Winemaker
Oeno Winery
08.2019 - 01.2020
Kitchen Staff
Chick-Fil-A
06.2017 - 04.2019
Student PIlots License -
Charleston Flight School
High School Diploma -
Ashley Ridge High School