PAUL E. HARRIS
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced Safety / Quality Engineer and Manager with over 20 years of training, teaching, and developing teams. Adept at training employees on various programs, root cause investigations and safety. I am skilled at engaging employees in all aspects of Aerospace, Quality, training, and Safety.
Results-driven education professional prepared to leverage extensive teaching experience to achieve impactful learning outcomes. Consistently excels in curriculum development and student engagement. Known for team collaboration and adaptability, showcasing skills in instructional design and classroom management.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Management Instructor / Academics Program Director
VYCC
Long Beach, CA
01.2018
- Train, instruct and certified over 120 US Veterans in OSHA 30hr General Industry
- Represent Veteran Job Fairs and coordinate hiring events
- Train and certify potential/future/current employees OSHA 10/30, Warehouse management, Lean Six Sigma, Train the Trainer, lock out Tag Out, Fall Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks PIT (Forklift) Operator, Aerial Lift Vehicles (Scissor Lift) Operator and Active Shooter.
Quality Engineer
AST Space Mobile
Midland, TX
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Conducted quality inspections on spacecraft components to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address and resolve quality issues swiftly.
- Assisted in the development of testing protocols for new materials and technologies.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced product reliability and reduced defects.
- Primary function provide dispositions for all Non Conformance Reports (NCRs)
Quality Engineer
Axiom Space
Houston, Texas
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Wrote, Non-conformance reports Approve dispositions, Monitor track and close Non-conformance reports.
- Perform workmanship inspections on flight hardware builds and test.
- Create, approve, edit and review corporate procedures. Ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
- Approve upgrade and downgrade of classification of hardware.
- Review and approve End Item Data Packages
- Provide Non-conformance report (Live) training for over 600 employees
OSHA Outreach Trainer
ESSC
Long Beach, CA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- OSHA outreach (General Industry) trainer, provide a curriculum of Safety Training; Forklift, HAZWOPER, OSHA 10/30 hour and many more courses to Veterans and corporate employees across Southern California.
- Expert and well utilized Instructor for: Introduction to OSHA, Powered Industrial trucks (Forklift), Aerial Lift Vehicles (Scissor Lift), Managing Safety and Health, Overhead Crane, Electrical Safety, Lockout/Tag out, Hazardous Communication, Hazardous Materials, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Permit Required Confined Spaces, Blood borne Pathogens, Machine Guarding, Ergonomics, Safety and Health Programs, OSHA Record Keeping, Fall Protection, Walking & Working Surfaces, Incident/Accident Reporting procedures and requirements, Accident Investigation, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans and Fall protection and COVID Awareness.
- Fluent in inspection and weighted inspection and safety standards, i.e. NFPA, ANZI, NADCAP, NFPA
Safety, Quality and Test Manager
Bigelow Aerospace
Las Vegas, NV
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Maintained Bigelow Aerospace to 982 days incident and accident-free calendar year 2016.
- Responsible for company transfer from AS9100C to AS9100D
- Certified Radiation Safety Officer, Maintained Quality and Safety of Cobalt 60 radiation Source
- Managed initiatives for plant, personnel and Spacecraft Safety
- Managed the Quality Management System (QMS), material review board (MRB), control of non-conforming product, first article inspections and document control.
- Championed the quality of the first NASA and Bigelow Aerospace joint venture spacecraft now docked on the international Space Station (ISS), The Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM).
- Monitored and maintained the quality of production and manufacturing.
- Project management experience
Quality Manager/Quality Inspector/Quality Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Redondo Beach, CA
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Responsible for Advanced EHF Defense Satellite Systems in Sunnyvale CA
- Instrumental in management and overall oversight of quality systems, audits, Material Review Board, Preliminary Review Board (MRB/PRB), and all process controls.
- Organize, led and attended daily staff meetings, develop and execute training plans and metrics.
- Created and executed shift scheduling for ten quality engineers and 10 quality inspectors.
- Provided forecasts, weekly and monthly summaries.
- Developed and implemented root cause, corrective action, monitored and implemented the Corrective and Preventative Actions Tracking System (CPATS), corrective action requests (CAR) actions.
- Managed state of the health of Spacecraft and assigned personnel for build and repair.
- Facilitated Failure Review Board (FRB) and Anomaly Review Board (ARB) actions.
- Ensured successful integration and test of flight components for STSS (Space Tracking Surveillance System) Defense Satellites.
- Collected, signed and documented, all Safety and Quality contractual obligations were met during all phases; integration, test and launch of the historical first tandem launch satellites for the department of Defense.
- Notably the top professional for the sector, selected to pioneer the Quality Assurance Rotation Program.
- Gaining a positive reputation in the field of Aircraft Production Quality Inspection.
- Identified and defined constraints, strengths and weaknesses between aerospace sectors for cross utilization between Space and Aircraft sectors in El Segundo California on the F18E Aircraft.
- Prepared non-conformance reports, authorized rework, interfaces with both internal and external customers, evaluated root cause corrective action, and managed internal and external audits.
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman - Chief of Quality and Safety
United States Air Force
Worldwide
01.1987 - 01.2007
- Awarded United States Air Force Maintenance Professional of the Year 1998
- Air Force Commendation Medal w/2 oak leaf, Air Force Achievement Medal w/1 oak leaf, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Award w/1 oak leaf, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/4 oak leaf, Air Force Good Conduct Medal w/5 oak leaf, National Defense Service Medal w/1 star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Air Force Overseas Long Tour w/2 oak leaf, Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon "gold border" w/2 oak leaf, Air Force Longevity Service w/3 oak leaf, USAF PME Graduate Ribbon w/1 oak leaf, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship, Air Force Training Ribbon, NATO Medal
- 5 Honorable Discharge certificates
Education
Master’s Degree - Aeronautical Science, Aviation/Aerospace Education Technology ‘STEM’
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FLBachelor of Science - Aeronautics, Aeronautics/Safety / Management ‘STEM’
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FLAssociate of Science - Professional Aeronautics ‘STEM’
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FLBest Practices in Teaching Technical Subjects - undefined
Calves
Tustin, CA12-2019
OSHA 511 - undefined
OSHA
Tustin, CA12-2018
OSHA 501 - undefined
OSHA
Tustin, CA12-2018
Skills
- New Hire Orientation
- Training
- Accident Investigation
- Employee Engagement
- Critical Thinking
- Creative
- Project Management
- Flexible
- Root Cause Analysis
- Employee Safety
- Train the Trainer
- Product Safety
- Company/Corporate Safety
- Hands on involvement
- Manufacturing
- Management
- Mentorship
- Leadership
- Aircraft
- Spacecraft
- Growth and Results Oriented
- 5 S
- ESD
- FOD
- Hazard Communication
- Knowledge of Regulatory Organizations
- Passionate
- Self-motivated
- Proactive
- Quick-thinking
- Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Negotiation
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Expertise in subject matter
Certification
- Safety Certificate – Graduate – Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
- Advanced Life Support, CPR, AED and First Aid - Red Cross
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Quality Engineer
AST Space Mobile
09.2025 - 06.2026
Quality Engineer
Axiom Space
01.2021 - 01.2024
OSHA Outreach Trainer
ESSC
01.2019 - 01.2020
Supply Chain Management Instructor / Academics Program Director
VYCC
01.2018
Safety, Quality and Test Manager
Bigelow Aerospace
01.2015 - 01.2017
Quality Manager/Quality Inspector/Quality Engineer
Northrop Grumman
01.2007 - 01.2015
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman - Chief of Quality and Safety
United States Air Force
01.1987 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics, Aeronautics/Safety / Management ‘STEM’
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Associate of Science - Professional Aeronautics ‘STEM’
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Best Practices in Teaching Technical Subjects - undefined
Calves
OSHA 511 - undefined
OSHA
OSHA 501 - undefined
OSHA
Master’s Degree - Aeronautical Science, Aviation/Aerospace Education Technology ‘STEM’
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Awards
- Quality Safety Award Aerospace 2010
- USAF Maintenance Professional of the Year 1998