LARSEN HASSO
La Mirada
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Engineer with over 10 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, including 5+ years in Quality Assurance. Expert in maintaining high-stakes quality standards for the F-35 program, specifically managing the transition of materials from supply chain to final assembly. Proven success in driving Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and partnering with Supplier Quality (SQE) teams to eliminate escapes and ensure 100% compliance with AS9102 and AS9100 standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Quality Engineer
GKN Aerospace
11.2021 - Current
- Supplier Interface: Material Certification Validation, Source Rejection Analysis, SQE Collaboration
- Compliance & Standards: AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI), AS9100, JSF Program Requirements
- Quality Improvement: RCCA, DMAIC, Defect Pareto Analysis, Zero-Defect Documentation
- Technical Expertise: Blueprint Interpretation, OSI Certified (Sonic Mic), ASI Software
- Supplier Quality Partnership: Act as the primary technical point of contact for Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE) regarding incoming material discrepancies and Customer Furnished Materials (CFM) dispositions.
- Zero-Escapement Goal: Achieved zero product and documentation-related source rejections by implementing rigorous internal verification gates prior to customer delivery.
- Source Rejection RCCA: Identify root causes of source rejections and partner with SQE teams to implement corrective actions within the supply chain.
- AS9102 FAI Leadership: Lead and execute First Article Inspections (FAI) for F-35 transparency components, meticulously validating supplier material certifications and process records.
- Material Conformity: Determine the conformity of returned goods and collaborate with Program Management to disposition rework or scrap, providing technical data to support supplier recovery efforts.
- Data-Driven Excellence: Develop and maintain performance metrics, including first-pass yield and defect Pareto, to identify negative trends originating from external or internal processes.
- Training & Oversight: Provide guidance and oversight to inspection personnel to ensure all incoming and in-process materials meet strict customer regulations.
- Conduct process audits to ensure compliance with AS/ISO standards and internal procedures.
General Inspector
GKN Aerospace
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Inspection Team Leadership: Led the Second Shift Inspection team, overseeing In-Process and Final Inspections for complex aerospace assemblies.
- SQE Coordination: Assisted Quality Engineering with FAI documentation and coordinated the inspection of units to ensure alignment with AS9100 requirements.
- Technical Training: Served as a Designated Inspector Trainer, focusing on blueprint reading and software proficiency for new hires.
Manufacturing Operator (Various Roles)
GKN Aerospace
05.2013 - 01.2019
- Production Excellence: Performed high-precision operations, including canopy forming, coating, and assembly for the JSF program.
- Quality Verification: Utilized sonic mics for thickness measurements (OSI Certified) and inspected materials for inclusions or structural defects.
- Contribute to team in creating a Great Place to Work by role-modelling safety-first, a Kaizen mind-set, and supporting their colleagues.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Cypress College
Cypress, CANo Degree - Business
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CACertificate - HVAC
Wyotech University
Long Beach, CA01-2006
High School - undefined
Savanna High School
Anaheim, CA01-2004
Skills
- Quality inspection techniques
- Engineering change management
- Corrective and preventive action
- First-article inspection
- Decision-making
- Root cause identification
Timeline
Sr. Quality Engineer
GKN Aerospace
11.2021 - Current
General Inspector
GKN Aerospace
01.2019 - 11.2021
Manufacturing Operator (Various Roles)
GKN Aerospace
05.2013 - 01.2019
Certificate - HVAC
Wyotech University
High School - undefined
Savanna High School
No Degree - General Studies
Cypress College
No Degree - Business
Fullerton College