Maria Espinoza
Summary
Quality Control Inspector and FAA ODA member with 9+ years of experience in highly regulated Aerospace, Space, Military/Defense, and Medical Industries. Extensive experience performing detail inspections and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, drawings, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Proven ability to work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve complex issues and ensure products meet stringent safety, reliability, and customer requirements. Known for exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to quality and regulatory compliance.
Overview
2
2
Languages
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Ontic Manufacturing & Engineering
Chatsworth, California
08.2023 - Current
- Reviewed plans, specifications, and blueprints to understand product requirements.
- Led quality checks on components and assemblies to confirm compliance with requirements.
- Performed visual and mechanical inspections to detect product defects.
- Maintained inspection records and quality logs to ensure traceability and support compliance.
- Collaborated with production teams to promptly address and resolve quality issues.
- Worked cross-functionally with production teams to resolve quality issues promptly.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures and best practices.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts that strengthened product quality.
- Coordinated with engineers to resolve quality, production, and efficiency issues.
- Completed first article inspections for incoming raw materials.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify and rectify issues in production processes and end products.
- Supported internal and external audits to maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
- Executed ODA holder duties in compliance with FAA regulations and safety standards.
- Prepared and reviewed FAIR reports in accordance with AS9102.
- Possessed knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, and ISO9001 standards.
- Utilized Net-Inspect for FAIR documentation and quality assurance.
- Gained experience in Space, Aerospace, Military, and Medical programs through diverse projects.
Quality Control Inspector
EnerSys
Sylmar, California
05.2021 - 06.2023
Quality Control Inspector
NEWVAC LLC
Chatsworth, California
08.2020 - 03.2021
Quality Control Inspector
Cicon Engineering
Van Nuys, California
07.2017 - 08.2020
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA01-2019
High School Diploma -
James Monroe High School
Mission Hills, CA06-2004
Certificate -
OMNI Training
Rancho Cucamonga, CASkills
- Quality audits
- FAIR documentation
- Root cause analysis
- AS9100 compliance
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Dimensional inspection
- Blueprint reading
- ISO standards
- Non-conformance reporting
- Product knowledge
- Time management
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Ontic Manufacturing & Engineering
08.2023 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
EnerSys
05.2021 - 06.2023
Quality Control Inspector
NEWVAC LLC
08.2020 - 03.2021
Quality Control Inspector
Cicon Engineering
07.2017 - 08.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Los Angeles Mission College
High School Diploma -
James Monroe High School
Certificate -
OMNI Training