Maria E Gamboa Rojas
Salt Flat,TX
Summary
Dynamic Fabrication Specialist with extensive experience at Boeing/NASA, excelling in blueprint interpretation and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in mentoring teams and enhancing quality through adaptive thinking. Skilled in sheet metal fabrication, consistently delivering high-quality results while maintaining strong customer relationships. Committed to achieving operational excellence in manufacturing environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Specialist / ME
Boeing / NASA
Kennedy Space Center, FL
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Inspected welded projects, aligning with blueprint specifications, and notified the foreman about non-compliance issues.
- Used measuring devices for part inspections and quality checks.
- Mentored apprentices to enhance work quality and performance.
- Kennedy Space Center, FL
Fabrication Specialist / ME
Boeing / NASA
New Orleans, LA
06.2019 - 02.2023
- Inspected welded projects aligning with blueprint specifications and notified foreman about non-compliance issues.
- Used measuring devices for part inspections and quality checks.
- Mentored apprentices to enhance work quality and performance.
- New Orleans, LA
Cabin Installer
Airbus
Mobile, AL
11.2014 - 05.2019
- Employed carpentry skills for finishing work and prepared materials for installation.
- Managed customer relationships and balanced service quality and speed.
- Tested systems for functionality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
- Mobile, AL
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
Triumph Aero Structures Vought Aircraft
Stuart, FL
03.2014 - 06.2014
- Measured and cut materials accurately, read blueprints, and verified work quality.
- Tested installed units and assemblies for performance, defects, and compliance.
- Managed and trained teams, achieving productivity improvements.
- Stuart, FL
Aircraft Mechanic
Sikorsky - Helicopter Support
Philadelphia, PA
05.2012 - 01.2013
- Managed parts department-maintained aircraft according to maintenance requirements, and repaired structures and systems.
- Maintained a safe work environment, documented actions, and performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
- Philadelphia, PA
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
L3 Technologies
Waco, TX
02.2012 - 04.2012
- Conducted inspections, lubricated parts, and repaired or replaced faulty components.
- Checked compliance of received aircraft parts with FAA regulations.
- Waco, TX
Manufacturing Engineer
Hawker Beech Craft Corporation
Wichita, KS
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Researched, tested, and managed engineering and manufacturing projects.
- Developed solutions considering EMI, environmental, packaging, and vibration requirements.
- Wichita, KS
Mechanical Assembly Technician
Alenia Aeronautical
Foggia, Italy
08.2010 - 12.2010
- Tested finished products for compliance, deburred and polished surfaces, identified and repaired defects.
- Maintained clean work area and interpreted blueprints to assemble parts.
- Foggia, Italy
Assembly Technician
Boeing
Charleston, SC
09.2009 - 08.2010
- Managed stock levels inspected work for quality and troubleshot equipment malfunctions.
- Assembled and aligned parts using hand and power tools.
- Charleston, SC
Sheet Metal Mechanic
VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering
Mobile, AL
09.2007 - 09.2009
- Measured installation locations accurately, read blueprints, and inspected and corrected work of team members.
- Mobile, AL
Paralegal Assistant
DRC Disaster Recovery
Mobile, AL
09.2004 - 08.2007
- Assisted in trial preparation, drafted legal briefs, and maintained law library database.
- Researched legal and industry trends and developed innovative methods for client interactions.
- Mobile, AL
Kindergarten English Teacher
Dozal School
Chihuahua, Mexico
07.2000 - 08.2003
- Administered assessments, prepared lesson plans, and used technology in language education.
- Collaborated with other teachers and parents to support struggling students and maintain a support network.
- Chihuahua, Mexico
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Mechanics
Tecnologico De Monterrey
Chihuahua, Mexico12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology
Instituto Tecnologico De Chihuahua
Chihuahua, Mexico06.1985
Skills
- Manufacturing and assembly processes
- Blueprint interpretation
- Tooling methodologies
- Lean principles
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer relationship management
- Adaptive thinking
- ISO standards
- Crane operation
- Electrical systems
- Sheet metal fabrication
Accomplishments
- Developed an inventory tracking system using Microsoft Excel, improving resource management efficiency.
- Successfully identified and resolved critical product issues through rigorous testing, enhancing product reliability.
Hobbies and Interests
- Continuous skills improvement
- Technological advancements in aircraft manufacturing
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Native
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Truck Dispatcher
Timeline
Fabrication Specialist / ME
Boeing / NASA
02.2024 - 04.2025
Fabrication Specialist / ME
Boeing / NASA
06.2019 - 02.2023
Cabin Installer
Airbus
11.2014 - 05.2019
Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
Triumph Aero Structures Vought Aircraft
03.2014 - 06.2014
Aircraft Mechanic
Sikorsky - Helicopter Support
05.2012 - 01.2013
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
L3 Technologies
02.2012 - 04.2012
Manufacturing Engineer
Hawker Beech Craft Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2012
Mechanical Assembly Technician
Alenia Aeronautical
08.2010 - 12.2010
Assembly Technician
Boeing
09.2009 - 08.2010
Sheet Metal Mechanic
VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering
09.2007 - 09.2009
Paralegal Assistant
DRC Disaster Recovery
09.2004 - 08.2007
Kindergarten English Teacher
Dozal School
07.2000 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Mechanics
Tecnologico De Monterrey
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology
Instituto Tecnologico De Chihuahua