Reyna S Lemus
El Segundo,USA
Summary
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer with extensive experience in quality assurance and mentoring at Astrion. Demonstrated ability to develop comprehensive test plans and conduct root cause analysis, ensuring compliance in high-stakes aerospace projects. Proficient in non-destructive testing and effective communication, enhancing team performance and driving results. Experienced in training QA staff, evaluating performance, and improving testing procedures for both manual and automated environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
Astrion
El Segundo, CA
03.2020 - Current
- Supported Space Force certifications through audits and process oversight for OmegA, Vulcan, and New Glenn.
- Created comprehensive test plans incorporating unit, system integration, regression, acceptance, and user interface testing.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices in software quality assurance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish quality standards and requirements.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify issues and implement corrective actions effectively.
- Mentored junior engineers on best practices for quality assurance processes.
- Developed audit checklists, data tables, presentations, and status reports for internal reviews.
- Planned and coordinated Design Certification Reviews and program meetings to ensure compliance.
Field Engineer, Missiles and Fire Control
Lockheed Martin
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Repair/rebuild cables and harnesses based on engineering drawings/schematics.
- Optic Cleaning
- Soldering (IPC Solder Certified)
- Visual Inspection
- Troubleshoot technical problems and issues in accordance with customers specifications.
- Prioritize jobs in accordance with demand, schedules and or programs. Apply technical principles, theories, and concepts to complete assignment of limited scopes.
- Develop solutions to assigned technical problems.
- Conducts technical analysis of product implementations, modifications and enhancements to product in accordance with customer specifications.
- Quality Control & Compliance
- Use of various chemicals, paying attention to expiration dates before usage.
- Hands on repairs.
- Create DRF’s, Sub-DRF’s and operations for any given test/repair on AMS (Asset Management System)
- Continuity check of cables/harnesses
- Mechanical & Electrical Assembly
- Conducted field inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
Lead Avionics Test Technician (Contractor)
Virgin Orbit
Long Beach, CA
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Conducted hardware tests for production and validation of PCBAs using custom electronics and fixtures.
- Operated various testing equipment for performance verification in aerospace projects.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot technical issues efficiently.
- Documented test procedures and results for quality assurance.
- Maintained testing equipment, ensuring proper calibration before each use.
- Created reports summarizing test results and corrective actions taken.
- Evaluated product performance data to confirm adherence to quality standards.
- Assisted engineers in prototype testing and provided constructive feedback.
Lead Ordnance Test Lab/Quality Assurance
Chemring Energetic Devices
Torrance, CA
04.2011 - 03.2018
- Conduct functional and electronic testing of explosives. Using DAQ, DMM, Power Supply
- Built strong customer relationships while witnessing functional testing.
- Managed/mentored 7 employees
- Schedule OVERTIME when required
- Interpret drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.
- Prepared plans and layouts for equipment or system arrangements and space allocation
- Safety committee member
- Hands-on hardware integration experience including installation of electronic components and harness, and troubleshooting components, harnesses and sensors (including accelerometer, pressure, acoustic, strain, position and thermal sensors)
- Scheduled customers to witness testing
- Customer Service Oriented
- Quality Control, Compliance
- Provide training to team members
- Ensured equipment calibration compliance
- Performed detailed calculations to establish manufacturing, construction, installation standards and specifications, maintaining 100% accuracy rate
- Strong communication with employees of all levels within company
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Office Administrator
Excellon Automation LLC
Rancho Dominguez, CA
01.2008 - 04.2011
- Processed accounts payable invoices and issued checks in accordance with established procedures.
- Coordinated onsite interviews and scheduled phone screenings for prospective candidates.
- Organized and facilitated company meetings and corporate events effectively.
- Processed payroll for 55 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Assisted HR with annual enrollment and benefits administration for health plans.
- Created and distributed memos, reports, logs, and presentations as needed.
- Maintained office supplies inventory, placing orders to ensure availability.
- Managed daily administrative operations, including answering calls and directing inquiries.
Technician C
Excellon Automation LLC
Rancho Dominguez, CA
04.2005 - 01.2008
- Calibrated CNC spindle motor frequency converter speeds to optimize performance.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical and mechanical faults in machinery.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and reliability.
- Executed calibration processes to uphold high-quality standards in machinery operation.
- Tested CNC machine XY axis positioning for accuracy verification.
- Documented maintenance activities and promptly reported issues to management.
- Utilized various hand tools, including soldering irons and wire strippers, for repairs.
- Constructed electrical enclosures from schematics to meet design specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer & Electronics Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Torrance, CA03.2005
Associate of Science Degree - Electronics & Communications Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Torrance, CA03.2003
High School Diploma -
Bell High School
Bell, CA06.2000
Skills
- Non-destructive testing
- Quality assurance
- Procedure interpretation
- Design review
- AS9100 knowledge
- CAL OSHA expertise
- Thermal chamber usage
- Mechanical functions
- Testing and analysis
- Contract data reporting
- Document control
- Environmental testing
- Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
- Clean room protocols
- Troubleshooting skills
- Hands-on experience
- Accelerometer usage
- Thermocouple application
- Sensor technology
- Optics cleaning proficiency
- Cable and harness management
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Customer service orientation
- Mentorship abilities
- Management skills
- Delivery schedule adherence
- Task prioritization and delegation
- Administrative and reporting strength
- Organizational skills
- determination under adversity
- eagerness to learn and improve
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Secret Security Clearance, ACTIVE, 08/2019
- IPC Solder Certified
- ESD Sensitive Devices Level 2 (Gold)
- Cables and Harness
- Bonding and Adhesives
- Torque Tools
- Chemicals - Weigh, Measure and Mix
- Fire Extinguisher
- CPR
- Real Estate Agent License, 10/2023, 4 Year
Accomplishments
- Created a more effective way/procedure for testing of underwater detonators that significantly reduced labor cost while increasing production. Ex: from 1 unit taking 20-25mins to test to testing 10+ units in an hour. Impacting delivery well ahead of schedule. By building/creating tools with materials from maintenance department thus reducing repetitive motion injuries and labor hours.
- Astrion – Employee Spotlight.
- Promoted to Principal Quality Assurance Engineer.
- Created mobile set-ups for various tests that reduced setup time.
- Received Lockheed Martin customer recognition award 'Raising the Bar Coin' for outstanding performance.
- Received 'Chemring Energetic Devices' employee spotlight award.
Timeline
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
Astrion
03.2020 - Current
Field Engineer, Missiles and Fire Control
Lockheed Martin
05.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Avionics Test Technician (Contractor)
Virgin Orbit
02.2018 - 05.2019
Lead Ordnance Test Lab/Quality Assurance
Chemring Energetic Devices
04.2011 - 03.2018
Office Administrator
Excellon Automation LLC
01.2008 - 04.2011
Technician C
Excellon Automation LLC
04.2005 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer & Electronics Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Associate of Science Degree - Electronics & Communications Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Bell High School