Robert Higley
West Jordan,UT
Summary
Experienced quality materials specialist with 18+ years supporting aerospace manufacturing and compliance. Skilled in incoming inspection, supplier coordination, records retention, and AS9100/NADCAP activities, with a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and material traceability.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RQC Quality materials specialist
Hexcel
West Valley City, Utah
03.2008 - Current
- Senior-level aerospace quality assurance professional with 18+ years at Hexcel Corporation, supporting material verification, chemical compliance, and regulatory standards.
Performed incoming inspections, including active sample pulls from hazardous chemical compounds, while following strict safety and PPE requirements.
Supported global aerospace quality systems as primary contact for AS9100 and NADCAP certification activities, while managing records retention for all incoming raw materials. - Reviewed and confirmed lot numbers, part numbers, and certification documents to ensure compliance with Hexcel standards, supporting quality assurance processes.
- Coordinated material receipts, labeling, and storage to optimize organization and accessibility in composite manufacturing areas.
- Facilitated communication with purchasing, warehouse, and production teams to monitor and manage material availability.
- Resolved material shortages by expediting requests and adjusting supply priorities.
- Ensured safety, accuracy, and traceability in all material handling processes at Hexcel through strict adherence to protocols.
- Assisted in developing strategies for managing inventories more effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions in the company's database system.
- Resolved supplier issues related to late deliveries and incorrect items.
- Cultivated vendor relationships to negotiate favorable procurement terms and enhance overall cost efficiency.
- Analyzed procurement processes to pinpoint areas for improvement, aiming to enhance operational efficiency.
- Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and quality assurance purposes.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all safety protocols.
- Advised management on best practices related to purchasing policies and procedures.
- Provided hands-on training and coaching for junior staff on office policies and regulations.
- Encouraged and improved cross-department internal communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hunter High School
West Valley City, UT05-2003
Skills
- Material verification
- Chemical compliance
- AS9100 compliance
- NADCAP auditing
- Traceability control
- Incoming inspection
- Supplier coordination
- Material identification
- Materials handling
- Sourcing expertise
- Document management
- Documentation management
- Documentation skills
- Sample collection
- Attention to detail
- Detail orientation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Data entry
- Damage assessment
- Cross functional communication
- Team training
- Team collaboration
Timeline
RQC Quality materials specialist
Hexcel
03.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hunter High School