Heath L. Tucker
Ardmore,TN
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hypersonics Manufacturing Technologist
Leidos/Dynetics
02.2024 - Current
- Work alongside engineers, assisting with research, evaluation, design, and quality control processes
- Build, assemble, and test tactical electrical/mechanical assemblies, and cables
- Troubleshoot electrical subsystems
- Perform integration of electrical/mechanical assemblies at customer sites
- Support lead engineering in peer reviews, engineering change orders, eBOMS, and the documentation release process of electrical and mechanical subsystems into the PLM (AGILE)
- Handle engineering tasks assigned by the lead engineer
- Collaborate with other groups as necessary for electromechanical technology development, procurement, logistics, quality, and safety needs
- Creation, and revision of cable assemblies drawings and wiring diagrams utilizing VISIO software
- Assist engineering in writing test procedures and assembly instructions for electrical/mechanical assemblies
- Utilizing the manufacturing execution system (Solumina) for manufacturing order data collection, and manufacturing order completion
Electrical/Mechanical Production Lead
Dynetics Technical Solutions
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Mentored and trained team members in SOP's, work instructions, and manufacturing operations
- Worked with production and planning management to meet production schedules and completed the first Army Battery of Hypersonic Glide Bodies
- Responsible for assembly and production of Hypersonic Glide Bodies (HGB)
- Perform electrical and mechanical assembly
- Worked with a team of engineers and technicians in a fast paced, quality critical environment
- Lead a team of 8 technicians in CHGB operations
Electrical/Mechanical Production
Dynetics Technical Solutions
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for assembly and production of Hypersonic Glide Bodies (HGB)
- Perform electrical and mechanical assembly
- Worked with a team of engineers and technicians in a fast paced, quality critical environment
- Promoted to lead after 6 months as a technician
Quality Control Manager
Thompson Construction Group LLC.
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Quality control over Community Development Block Grant government disaster relief program
- (Remotely)
- Review construction estimates for repair and reconstruction of homes in Puerto Rico that were damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017
- Generate damage estimates using Xactimate software
- Reviewed hundreds of estimates totaling millions of dollars in government grant money
- Manage all aspects of quality control, and training of 18 other team members
All-Up Round Missile Technician
Raytheon
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed assembly, modification, and checkout of ordnance weapon systems
- Handled warheads, pyrotechnic devices, and complete ordnance weapons systems
- Worked with computer systems and applications
- Performed hardware movement in factory utilizing advanced robotic automation
- Followed all documented processes and procedures involving assembly and always focused on proper material handling
- Followed detailed work instructions and detailed processes to ensure hardware conformance
- Supported and championed Lean Manufacturing Principles in all processes and areas of responsibility
- Completed necessary training to improve skills
- Participated in meetings to acquire knowledge necessary to assist in continuance of production operations in an accurate manner
CV-22 Osprey Mech
Tyonek Native Corp
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Performed aircraft maintenance IAW instructions/drawings
- Troubleshoot systems as required to meet customer needs
- Documented maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements
- Performed regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks
- Independently assembled, disassembled, and troubleshot numerous assemblies by changing, removing and replacing aerospace components, using general aerospace maintenance practices and aerospace product specifications to correct failures
- Removed and replaces components for repair, replacement, or testing, to support product serviceability
- Properly identified discrepancies found with parts and assists with reconciliation of discrepancies
- Visually inspected component before installation or usage to verify cleanliness and serviceability of components
- Identifies and documents discrepancies found during inspection
- Aided in resolution of discrepancies found by technicians
- Independently performed modifications to satisfy deliverable products
- Resolved and corrects routine and complex problems during modification of deliverable products
- Performed progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections
Quality Control Manager
Choice Sector, LLC.
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Deployed to different locations across the country, post catastrophe event
- Perform catastrophe damage assessments of applicant's homes, post floods, and hurricanes
- Generate damage estimates using Xactimate software
- Ensured all SOP's and regulations were followed
- Assisted in the training of 18 QC team members
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts
03.2005 - 08.2017
- Achieve overall sales goals and service objectives
- Manage and grow commercial customer relationships/sales, including building and holding team accountable to executing customer action plans
- Selection, hiring, development, performance management, coaching, scheduling and engagement of store team members
- Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, and daily management
- Ensure execution of all inventory and operational standards
- Assisted district/region in other functions upon request
- Managed a team with approximately 13 members
- Mentored and evaluated the performance of all team members
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
US Air Force/Air National Guard
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Plans, organizes, and directs aerospace propulsion maintenance activities
- Interprets and implements directives and publications pertaining to maintenance functions, including environmentally safe maintenance practices
- Determines resource requirements, including facilities, equipment, and supplies
- Inspects and evaluates maintenance activities
- Advises, performs troubleshooting, performs engine health management, and determines repair procedures on aircraft engines
- Diagnoses and repairs malfunctions using technical publications and Interactive Electronics Technical Manuals (IETMS)
- Solves maintenance problems by studying drawings, wiring and schematic diagrams, technical instructions, and analyzing operating characteristics of aircraft engines and propellers
- Inspects, certifies, and approves completed maintenance actions
- Responsible for training, and training documentation of subordinates
- Performing flight line operations including launch and recovery of aircraft
- Pre/Post flight inspections
- Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of KC-135 aircraft
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
U.S. Air Force (USAF)
11.2010 - 09.2015
- Plans, organizes, and directs aerospace propulsion maintenance activities
- Interprets and implements directives and publications pertaining to maintenance functions, including environmentally safe maintenance practices
- Determines resource requirements, including facilities, equipment, and supplies
- Inspects and evaluates maintenance activities
- Advises, performs troubleshooting, performs engine health management, and determines repair procedures on aircraft engines
- Diagnoses and repairs malfunctions using technical publications and Interactive Electronics Technical Manuals (IETMS)
- Solves maintenance problems by studying drawings, wiring and schematic diagrams, technical instructions, and analyzing operating characteristics of aircraft engines and propellers
- Inspects, certifies, and approves completed maintenance actions
- Removes, installs, inspects, repairs, and modifies engines, engine modules and components, and propellers and propeller components
- Disassembles and assembles engines and propellers adhering to prescribed procedures
- Prepares engines and propellers for installation, storage, or transportation
- Tests components using bench mockups and test equipment
- Installs and removes engines on test stands, and operates, evaluates, and performs test stand functions on engines
- Accomplishes operator maintenance on test stands
- Inspects and maintains engine ground SE
- Operates and performs operator inspections on related SE
- Selects, uses, and cares for special tools, hand tools, and test equipment
- Uses and disposes of hazardous waste and materials
- Analyzes, interprets, and recommends maintenance actions based on unscheduled engine removals and engine monitoring system data
- Coordinates with the base engine manager to analyze scheduled engine removals; recommends forecast actions to the weekly or monthly maintenance schedules
- Removing/Installing all major module assemblies including the fan, compressor, accessory gearbox, low pressure turbine, and high-pressure turbine
- Perform complete disassembly and reassembly of GE-F101 turbofan engines
- B1-B airframe experience, including aircraft forms, troubleshooting, removing and installing auxiliary power unit, turbofan engines, aircraft accessory drive gearbox, and other components related to secondary power and engine starting
- Responsible for training, and training documentation of subordinates
- Lead a team of six Airmen, to meet production deadlines, and goals
- Tracked aerospace ground support equipment, and performed periodic inspections
Education
Associates Degree - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Supervision
- Workforce Planning
- Manufacturing Production
- Solumina
- Leading Project Teams
- Aircraft Repair
- Electrical Testing
- Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Awareness
- Ordnance Handling
- Aircraft Propulsion
- Organizing
- Power Supplies
- Agile User Experience
- People Management
- Cost Effectiveness Analysis
- Process Improvements
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Work Instructions
- Technical Drawings
- PCB Soldering
- Aerospace
- Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
- Quality Management
- Management Reporting
- Mechanical Components
- Mission Assurance
- Explosives Safety
- Contract Requirements
- Integration Testing
- Mechanical Production
- Explosives Handling
- Aircraft Electrical (Inactive)
- Leadership
- Management of Employees
- Computer Literacy
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Regulations
- Operations Handling
- Soldering
- Customer Follow-Ups
- Drawing
- Mechanical Tools
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Design
- Aircraft Engines
- Wire Harnessing
Home Location
Ardmore, TN
Certification
- IPC J-STD-001 Certified IPC Specialist: Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies - Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC), 05/26
- IPC J-STD-001 Certified IPC Specialist: Space Applications Electronic Hardware Addendum - Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC), 05/26
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified IPC Specialist: Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies - Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC), 08/26
Contact
(931) 9937500
heathtucker732@gmail.com
Timeline
Hypersonics Manufacturing Technologist
Leidos/Dynetics
02.2024 - Current
Electrical/Mechanical Production Lead
Dynetics Technical Solutions
01.2023 - 02.2024
Electrical/Mechanical Production
Dynetics Technical Solutions
07.2022 - 01.2023
Quality Control Manager
Thompson Construction Group LLC.
03.2021 - 07.2022
All-Up Round Missile Technician
Raytheon
03.2021 - 03.2022
CV-22 Osprey Mech
Tyonek Native Corp
07.2019 - 07.2020
Quality Control Manager
Choice Sector, LLC.
10.2017 - 05.2019
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
US Air Force/Air National Guard
09.2015 - 05.2017
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
U.S. Air Force (USAF)
11.2010 - 09.2015
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts
03.2005 - 08.2017
Associates Degree - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
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