Rhonda Weeks
Wichita,KS
Summary
Professional with experience in assembly and manufacturing processes. Skilled in quality control, precision assembly techniques, and troubleshooting. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptable to changing demands, ensuring reliable and effective production outcomes. Known for maintaining high standards and delivering consistent results. Utilizes problem-solving skills to enhance operational efficiency. Knowledge of quality control and safety protocols.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Specialist-First Level Manager
Spirit AeroSystems
03.2023 - Current
- Manages employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines
- Develop and lead strategies to improve on-time delivery, cost efficiency, safety, quality, and productivity through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Determine future staffing needs, develop team capabilities, and conduct performance reviews for subordinates.
- Collaborate with various support functions on new or changing statements of work and communicate effectively with internal customers to expedite the fabrication of details and assemblies.
- Apply process management and improvement techniques, using problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop innovative and efficient solutions to fabrication challenges.
- Facilitate work teams, provide training, and interface with internal organizations and external customers for project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.
- Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
- Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
- Manages, develops and motivates employees
Assembly Mechanic - Underwing C
Spirit AeroSystems
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Assemble, form, functional test and inspection of parts and assemblies into end-items, working from drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, and established processes and procedures, to assure the timely delivery of quality products to the customer. Perform tasks such as multi-tasking where applicable.
- Obtain required information from prints, charts, sketches, work instructions, documents, verbal and electronic information.
- Use shop mathematics and precision measuring and or test instruments to complete work assignments and functional test assemblies and components.
- Utilize tooling in the assembly of components into sub-assemblies or end items.
- Verify work performed is per work instructions and meets process and/or engineering specification. Identify discrepancies found per applicable procedure.
AVIONICS TECHNICIAN
Yingling Aviation
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Citation 560 Excel Garmin G5000 Upgrade/Installation
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams to verify installation specifications.
- Followed manufacturers' instructions and repair stations' established procedures to complete skilled repairs, modifications, and maintenance actions.
- Assembled and installed avionics components using precision tools and equipment following technical specifications.
Systems/Payload Structures Mechanic/Team Lead
Spirit Aerosystems
05.2017 - 02.2021
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Installed wiring per BAC specifications using engineering documents, drawings, and work instructions.
- Trained team members according to company standards, quality expectations, and best shop practices.
WIRING TECHNICIAN/ SHOP LEAD
Safran Electrical & Power
02.2013 - 05.2017
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Installed wiring per BAC specifications using engineering documents, drawings, and work instructions.
- Trained new team members according to company standards, quality expectations, and best shop practices.
- Installed wire harness assemblies onto pax floor prior to floor load.
- MA kit/connector assembly post floor load.
- Wire replacement and repair per BAC standards for Spirit/customer.
- Troubleshoot and work various non conformance tags for Spirit/customer.
- Trained employees in assembly skills to improve team quality and efficiency.
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Computer skills
- Problem-solving
- Performance monitoring
- Maintaining compliance
- Process improvement
- Planning and implementation
- Process flows
Timeline
Assembly Specialist-First Level Manager
Spirit AeroSystems
03.2023 - Current
Assembly Mechanic - Underwing C
Spirit AeroSystems
03.2022 - 03.2023
AVIONICS TECHNICIAN
Yingling Aviation
02.2021 - 03.2022
Systems/Payload Structures Mechanic/Team Lead
Spirit Aerosystems
05.2017 - 02.2021
WIRING TECHNICIAN/ SHOP LEAD
Safran Electrical & Power
02.2013 - 05.2017