Joe Marchant
Port St. Lucie,FL
Summary
Forward-thinking manufacturing, assembly, and test inspector possessing positive outlook and strong work ethic. Bringing 27 years of hands-on experience approving incoming materials by confirming specifications and conducting visual and measurement tests. Certified in nondestructive and destructive testing paired with in-depth knowledge of assembly processes and production standards. Recognized as excellent resource dedicated to improving operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly & Test Inspector
Aerojet Rocketdyne
11.2022 - Current
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
- Streamlined inspection processes for faster turnaround times, resulting in increased productivity.
Quality Inspection Senior Specialist
Dassault Falcon Jet
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Assembly & detail inspections for Dassault Falcon Jet models 900, 2000, 7X, & 8X
Quality Inspection Senior Specialist
Daher Aerostructures
05.2016 - 08.2022
- Assembly inspection for 767 WCS, doors, horizontal and tail sections; 777 flight control surfaces; 737 flaps; and 747 doors and rudder trim tab; G650 Gulfstream flaps
- Supported department leadership in implementing new policies, procedures and controls.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional customer service and proactive communication efforts.
- Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
Quality Inspection Senior
Mccauley Propeller Systems/Cessna Aircraft Company
09.1997 - 05.2016
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous inspection processes and protocols.
- Reduced manufacturing defects through meticulous oversight of production lines and equipment calibration.
- Proactively addressed potential risks or challenges within inspection process by staying current on emerging trends, technological advancements, and changes to regulatory environments applicable to the organization's operations.
- Assisted in developing supplier qualification criteria for new vendor selection processes, ensuring that all potential partners met rigorous quality expectations before entering into contractual agreements.
- Manufacturing inspection, assembly inspection, NDT inspection, receiving inspection, laboratory tech
- Developed and improved assembly instructions (Quality Engineering responsibility)
- Developed new work and testing instructions for type design composite aircraft propellers (QE responsibility)
- Ability to recognize nonconforming material based on applicable rejection requirements
- Maintained logs for NDT, laboratory, wastewater, and other inspection systems for traceability and record retention
- Planned and carried out inspections and calibration functions as required for appropriate task
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt (DMAIC with Cessna Aircraft Company)
- NDT technician (UT, ECT, PT)
- Laboratory technician (chemical and destructive testing of samples) including heat treat, age aluminum alloy testing, chemical analysis, and composite R&D testing
- CMM experience for propeller components and assemblies
- AS9100 & ISO 9001 experience
- USMC veteran, Honorable Discharge
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Orange Beach, ALSkills
- Communication
- Quality Control
- Visual Inspections
- Inspection Reporting
- Training and Mentoring
- Specifications
- Blueprint Reading
- Customer Procedures
- Equipment Inspection
- Paperwork Evaluations
- Materials Testing
Timeline
Assembly & Test Inspector
Aerojet Rocketdyne
11.2022 - Current
Quality Inspection Senior Specialist
Dassault Falcon Jet
09.2022 - 11.2022
Quality Inspection Senior Specialist
Daher Aerostructures
05.2016 - 08.2022
Quality Inspection Senior
Mccauley Propeller Systems/Cessna Aircraft Company
09.1997 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY