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JENIEL CEPIN

Waterbury,CT

Summary

Dynamic Senior Quality Assurance Engineer and Laboratory Manager with extensive experience at Colonial Coatings Corporation, excelling in quality systems and compliance. Proven track record in leading successful audits and enhancing customer communication.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer & Laboratory Manager

Colonial Coatings Corporation
Milford, United States
12.2025 - Current
  • Managed and Maintained quality system to be within standards of NADCAP 7004
  • Managed quality management system activities, including NCRs and corrective actions
  • Led internal audits and supported external audits
  • Managed laboratory operations to ensure compliance to customer specifications

Military Police Officer (31B)

Connecticut Army National Guard
, Connecticut
05.2025 - Current

Quality Assurance Associate & Laboratory Manager

Colonial Coatings Corporation
Milford, United States
01.2025 - Current
  • Supported NADCAP, FAA, and Prime contractor audits, maintaining continuous compliance
  • Investigated and resolved customer quality issues, improving response time and communication
  • Coordinated corrective actions across production, laboratory, and management teams

Laboratory Manager

Colonial Coatings Corporation
Milford, United States
02.2022 - Current
  • Manage laboratory operations and team to ensure compliance with industry standards
  • Metallurgical evaluation of part cups or test specimens
  • Performed micro and macro hardness testing
  • Generated Air Plasma Spray parameter sheets for new coatings and components
  • Supported NADCAP audits with zero major findings
  • Troubleshot laboratory and plasma equipment, reducing downtime and rework
  • Familiar with major primes such as Pratt & Whitney, Honeywell, Rolls-Royce, Sikorsky, and Vericor specifications

Thermal Spray Operator

Colonial Coatings Corporation
Milford, United States
02.2020 - Current
  • Certified in Plasma, Oxy-Fuel (Wire Spray), and Arc Spray processes
  • Performed abrasive blasting, inspections, and process adherence
  • Experience with ABB robotics and Oerlikon 7MC/9MC systems
  • Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols.
  • Operated machinery for surface preparation and coating application.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency and productivity.

Corporal

U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
, United States
02.2019 - 02.2025
  • Motor Transport Vehicle Operator (MOS 3531)
  • Licensed on HMMWV, LVSR, and MTVR platforms and more.
  • Team Leader with demonstrated leadership and accountability
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Education

High School Diploma - Masonry Program

Bullard-Havens Technical High School
Bridgeport, CT

Skills

  • Quality Systems & Compliance
  • Quality management
  • Internal auditing
  • Corrective action (CAs)
  • Non-conformance (NCRs)
  • Customer communication
  • NADCAP Audits
  • Prime Auditing
  • Laboratory Management
  • Metallurgical testing
  • Calibration Systems
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Thermal Spray Processes
  • Team Leadership
  • Aerospace Specifications
  • Procedure writing
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • IMR Test Labs Metallography and coating evaluations
  • PWA Certified Metallographer
  • OSHA 10
  • Driver’s License
  • AAA Driver Improvement Program

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Military Experience

  • Military Police Officer (31B), Connecticut Army National Guard, 05/01/25, Present
  • Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 02/01/19, 02/01/25, Motor Transport Vehicle Operator (MOS 3531), Licensed on HMMWV, LVSR, and MTVR platforms, Fire Team Leader with demonstrated leadership and accountability

Personal Information

Authorized To Work: United States

Timeline

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer & Laboratory Manager

Colonial Coatings Corporation
12.2025 - Current

Military Police Officer (31B)

Connecticut Army National Guard
05.2025 - Current

Quality Assurance Associate & Laboratory Manager

Colonial Coatings Corporation
01.2025 - Current

Laboratory Manager

Colonial Coatings Corporation
02.2022 - Current

Thermal Spray Operator

Colonial Coatings Corporation
02.2020 - Current

Corporal

U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
02.2019 - 02.2025

High School Diploma - Masonry Program

Bullard-Havens Technical High School
JENIEL CEPIN