Mario A. Osorio
Summary
Bilingual Quality and Mission Assurance Engineer with over 12 years of experience in aerospace, defense, and spaceflight manufacturing. Expertise includes supplier quality assurance, source inspections, audits, and commodity compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and NASA/DoD standards. Proficient in Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and supplier risk management, consistently driving improvements in supplier performance while ensuring compliance with critical program requirements. Detail-oriented and organized, with a strong ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and contribute effectively as a dedicated team player committed to organizational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mission Assurance Engineer
Fibertek, Inc.
03.2024 - Current
- Conduct internal audits and supplier source inspections, verifying compliance with procurement and quality requirements.
- Flow down quality requirements to suppliers and validate conformance to NASA/DoD standards.
- Review and improve QA procedures, enhancing process compliance and supplier oversight.
- Partner with suppliers during test verification and build processes to ensure deliverables meet stringent mission assurance standards.
- Drive RCCA on supplier nonconformances, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
QA Policy and Strategy Analyst
Northrop Grumman Space Systems
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported AS9100-based QMS audits and supplier compliance assessments.
- Reviewed supplier CAPA plans, collaborating across functions to improve supplier quality.
- Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues.
- Gathered, documented, and modeled data to assess business trends.
- Leveraged on-site observation and personal interviews to identify team and individual strengths.
- Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
Quality Assurance Inspector III (Part-Time)
Trident Systems Inc.
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted in-process and final inspections of supplier and in-house mechanical/electronic builds.
- Trained technicians in NASA/IPC workmanship standards.
Aircraft Inspector 3, Integration & Test
Northrop Grumman Corporation
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Performed inspections on propulsion, structural, and spacecraft systems.
- Supported supplier-provided hardware verification during environmental testing (vibration, TVAC, thermal).
- Ensured program compliance during mission-critical launch campaigns.
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Conducted detailed building structure inspections to identify and resolve potential risks.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Provided technical support to production personnel.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Utilized quality control software to track and analyze product data.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Weighed products prior to shipment to confirm accuracy.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
- Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
Inspector II, Electronics Work Center (ECWC)
Northrop Grumman
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Inspected supplier-delivered PCBs and assemblies for IPC and AS9100 compliance.
- Supported supplier-related test verification for spaceflight hardware.
- Implemented improved FOD/ESD/5S practices across teams.
Inspector-Assembler Tester II
Whippany Actuation Systems
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Assembled and tested electro-mechanical components per MIL-SPEC and supplier blueprints.
- Performed receiving inspections of supplier-provided parts, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Supported flight module builds for Boeing, HIMARS, and Chinook programs.
Production Coordinator / Quality Inspector
ZT Systems
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Reduced supplier-related defects by implementing corrective action tracking.
- Increased production throughput by 75% through quality-driven process improvements.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Assisted with budgeting and accounting of production-related tasks.
- Reviewed in-house stock to determine materials availability for production jobs.
- Developed and maintained efficient production processes and procedures.
- Liaised with production manager, suppliers and vendors to support production needs.
- Monitored and tracked progress of all production tasks for on-time delivery.
- Managed inventory and supply chain functions for production materials and equipment.
- Created and maintained detailed reports and schedules of all production tasks.
- Coordinated with production team to support productivity targets and deadline management.
- Developed and maintained automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records to enhance office workflows.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive production reports to highlight production developments for management review.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
- Planned production schedules, taking employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes into account.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
- Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling of product quality.
- Worked with specific production team members to rectify production issues and maintain high-quality final products.
- Maintained high standard of workmanship by using only approved data, materials, tools and test equipment.
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
- Recorded defects and coordinated issue resolution with development team and functional leads.
- Documented findings and produced reports to aide management in assessing and correcting quality concerns.
- Monitored production operations for compliance with specifications and promptly reported defects.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Universidad La Gran Colombia
Armenia - Colombia01.2010
Skills
- Quality assurance in aerospace and defense
- Proficient in AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015 standards
- Supplier audits and corrective actions
- Root cause analysis methodologies
- Experience with MES, TipQA, Windchill, CREO View, JIRA, and MS Office
- Skilled communicator with suppliers
- Root cause analysis and corrective action
- Supplier audit management
- Process improvement methodologies
- IPC standards compliance in inspections
- Effective documentation practices
Certification
- ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor (2024)
- AS9100 Internal Auditor (2024)
- IPC-JSTD-001H Space Addendum (2024)
- Project Management Essentials (2023)
- ASQ CQIA – In Progress (Est. Nov 2025)
- ASQ CQPA – In Progress (Est. Dec 2025)
- ESD, FOD, 5S, 5 Whys Certified (2024)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mission Assurance Engineer
Fibertek, Inc.
03.2024 - Current
QA Policy and Strategy Analyst
Northrop Grumman Space Systems
07.2023 - 04.2024
Quality Assurance Inspector III (Part-Time)
Trident Systems Inc.
10.2022 - 08.2023
Aircraft Inspector 3, Integration & Test
Northrop Grumman Corporation
04.2022 - 07.2023
Inspector II, Electronics Work Center (ECWC)
Northrop Grumman
03.2020 - 04.2022
Inspector-Assembler Tester II
Whippany Actuation Systems
01.2017 - 03.2020
Production Coordinator / Quality Inspector
ZT Systems
02.2016 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Universidad La Gran Colombia
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