Michael Ternes
DOD INSPECTOR
Cheney,KS
Summary
Results-driven DOD Inspector at Spirit AeroSystems with expertise in quality assurance inspection and employee training. Proven track record in enhancing product compliance through meticulous visual analysis and detailed reporting. Skilled in utilizing quality control software to monitor and improve production processes, ensuring adherence to engineering specifications and safety protocols.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Composite Mechanic
Boeing
06.1990 - 1996
- Operated machinery and tools safely during composite manufacturing.
- Read and interpreted job orders, drawings and specification sketches.
- Followed specifications to create accurate composites parts
- Fabricated composite parts.
MVP AUDITOR
Spirit AeroSystems
2012 - 2018
- Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
- Executed audit phases and entered data into accounting software for analysis.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Interviewed auditees to gather data needed to conduct audits.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
- Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
Composite Inspector
Boeing
WICHITA, KS
1996 - 2005
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects conformance with engineering drawings and specifications.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Provided technical support to production personnel.
DOD INSPECTOR
Spirit AeroSystems
01.2018 - Current
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects to verify conformance with engineering drawings and specifications.
- Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
- Provided technical support to production personnel.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Utilized quality control software to track and analyze product data.
Composite Inspector
Spirit AeroSystems
2005 - 11.2012
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects to verify conformance with engineering drawings and specifications.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Used analyzers, multimeters and power supplies to conduct diagnostic procedures.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Provided technical support to production personnel.
Education
No Degree - Accounting And Computer Science
WSU
Wichita, KSSkills
- Visual analysis of drawings
- Quality assurance inspection
- Evidence gathering
- Detailed inspection reporting
- Research analysis
- Specimen collection
- Performance assessment
- Dimensional analysis
- Technical report writing
- Workplace safety awareness
- Employee training
- Document creation
Timeline
DOD INSPECTOR
Spirit AeroSystems
01.2018 - Current
Composite Mechanic
Boeing
06.1990 - 1996
No Degree - Accounting And Computer Science
WSU
MVP AUDITOR
Spirit AeroSystems
2012 - 2018
Composite Inspector
Boeing
1996 - 2005
Composite Inspector
Spirit AeroSystems
2005 - 11.2012