Richard Alcala
Lakewood,CA
Summary
- Dependable self-starter experienced in manufacturing production, assembly, quality assurance and machine operation and maintenance.
- Experience working alongside the Quality Department to Maintain top quality parts, providing and assembling packing materials for operators as well as inspecting and testing parts.
- To be proficient in my everyday tasks by putting my knowledge and experience to use, as well as learning as I go. I look forward to being a strong asset to a company that I can grow with, and be of excellent assistance to.
Overview
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1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Anduril
Costa Mesa, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Inspected products for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure design compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions effectively.
- Trained new inspectors on quality control procedures and best practices to enhance team performance.
- Gained comprehensive exposure by being 'read on' to nearly every program at Anduril, contributing at all O.C. sites, and extending support to our sister sites in Seattle and Ohio.
Lead Quality Inspector
Shur-lok Company
Irvine, CA
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Led a team of inspectors to ensure consistent implementation of quality standards across production lines.
- Oversaw incoming material inspections, verifying supplier adherence to established specifications and requirements.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
Quality Precision Inspector
Virgin Orbit
Long Beach, CA
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Setup and operate CMM to verify compliance per work order instructions and engineering drawings. This entailed GD&T review, verification of discrepancies found on machine and cleanliness requirements.
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Completed and created inspection reports as well as discrepancies to aid with engineering disposition.
Quality Control Technician
Advanced Composite Products & Technology, Inc.
Huntington Beach, CA
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Certified to AS 9100 and ISO 9001
- Receiving Inspection, In-Process Inspection & Final Inspection.
- Review purchase orders for shipping requirements.
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
Quality Assurance
Medway Plastics Corporation
07.2012 - 12.2017
- Inspects parts as directed through visual examination, conformity testing and gauge testing.
- Recorded inspection and test data such as weights, temperatures, grades and quantities inspected and graded.
- Maintained a high standard of workmanship by using only approved data, materials, tools and test equipment.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Jordan
Long Beach, CA2011
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Documentation & Reporting
- Quality Standards Knowledge
- Hexagon / PC-DMIS
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Precise Measuring Skills
Certification
- IPC 610 & 620 Certified
- PC-DMIS for Arms 101 from Hexagon
- Sikorsky DSQR
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Anduril
12.2024 - Current
Lead Quality Inspector
Shur-lok Company
04.2023 - 11.2024
Quality Precision Inspector
Virgin Orbit
10.2021 - 03.2023
Quality Control Technician
Advanced Composite Products & Technology, Inc.
01.2018 - 09.2021
Quality Assurance
Medway Plastics Corporation
07.2012 - 12.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Jordan
References
- Victor Morales | Quality Inspector Manager | (323) 246-9231
- Francisco Lopez | Senior CMM Programmer | (425) 428-0103
- Scott McCormack | Quality Manager | (903) 634-7670