Matthew Miller

Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman

United State Air Force

Sumter, SC

01.2010 - 07.2024

Tested, adjusted, and repaired engines to meet manufacturer's specifications using hand tools, gauges, and test equipment.
Performed detailed inspections of aircraft propulsion systems and components to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations.
Inspected and tested electrical components in the propulsion system such as alternators, starters and ignition systems.
Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
Communicated regularly with external partners to ensure alignment of strategies and goals.
Drafted reports for senior management highlighting key milestones achieved throughout the program lifecycle.
Identified areas of improvement in existing processes, procedures and systems related to the program delivery cycle.
Provided guidance and support to team members in order to achieve targets within defined deadlines.
Identified discrepancies between actual conditions of aircraft propulsion systems compared to required standards.
Diagnosed malfunctioning components within aircraft propulsion system utilizing diagnostic computers.
Assisted engineers in troubleshooting complex problems related to the design or performance of an aviation powerplant.
Directed and supervised team of 20 employees in daily operations.
Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
Reviewed reports from subordinate staff members before submitting them to senior management.
Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
Performed visual inspections of products to ensure product quality.
Inspected incoming material for correct size, shape, color, or other characteristics as required by customer orders.
Analyzed rejected materials and determined root cause of failure or defect.
Trained new employees in the use of inspection equipment and techniques.
Participated in internal audits of manufacturing processes in order to identify areas needing improvement.
Collaborated with other departments within the organization including engineering, manufacturing, sales., in order to resolve any issues related to product quality.
Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.