SCOTT VENSEL
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Quality engineer and supervisor with strength in process design, compliance review, and corrective action management across aircraft production and sustainment. Combines leadership of large inspection teams with hands-on work in DCMAI 8210, Lean Six Sigma, and risk mitigation to protect assets, improve workflows, and maintain mission support.
Overview
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Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
F-35 Quality Engineer Stf
Lockheed Martin
Fort Worth, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Managed Product Recall (PR) and Notice of Escapes (NOE) processes, researching and coordinating containment of suspect non-conforming parts with engineers, item analysts, and field service representatives; processed 264 NOE submissions, routing validated requests for government concurrence and TCTD authorization to resolve issues.
- Developed and standardized Core F-16 CGOP for deployment across functional teams, meeting DCMAI 8210 requirements with only minor site-specific variations. Unified approach aligned F-16 sites and DCMA teams, streamlining the review process and minimizing confusion.
- Reviewed Lockheed Martin drawings, specs, and quality requirements for compliance.
- Led root cause analysis for nonconformances and corrective actions.
- Coordinated internal and supplier audits using AS9100 standards.
F-35 Multi-Functional Quality Associate Manager
Lockheed Martin
Fort Worth, TX
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed 21 employees, including 17 hourly inspectors and three salaried staff, across multiple areas to ensure quality compliance.
- Led coordination efforts for a six-month project to establish a return to vendor (RTV) training process for all of Fort Worth, reducing part span time from 30 to 5 days.
- Developed and maintained process audits for hazmat, scrap cages, FOD inspections, and parts racks to enhance operational integrity.
F-35 Inspection Supervisor, Final Assembly
Lockheed Martin
Fort Worth, TX
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed 39 employees in Final Assembly, overseeing budget control, directing salary and hourly employees in modification and retrofit, in-service repair, inspection, and constraint removal to support on-time delivery and reduce span time of aircraft.
- Created/executed training enhancement program for inspectors in Final Assembly. The plan was composed of evaluating current state, searching for areas at risk, and developing a risk mitigation plan. The effort concluded with the creation of a rotational program in Final Assembly, which in turn reduced repetitive documentation errors by 85%.
- Collaborated with inspectors and mechanics to identify quality issues and analyze data for corrective actions, enhancing overall quality assurance processes.
- Coordinated with Prod Ops leadership to develop a strategic plan to reduce callboard wait time and HPU for operations that require a crew (6+ people). This effort yielded a 66% reduction in wait time (90 minutes to 30 minutes).
MQ-1B Maintenance Superintendent
Battlespace Flight Services
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Executed high-output work planning for maintenance and modifications, achieving 98% flight readiness through effective implementation of Time Compliance Technical Directive (TCTD).
- Directed maintenance for Battlespace Flight Services aircraft and ground support equipment.
- Coordinated with engineers to repair damaged bulkhead on aircraft grounded for 3 months, restoring operational capability.
- Supervised technicians during inspections, repairs, and equipment servicing.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance for flight services assets and facility systems.
A-10 Lead Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Implemented high-output work plans ensuring 98% flight readiness for mission success; prioritized tasks and synchronized maintenance activities across 3 large groups, managing 1,200 personnel and 400 pieces of equipment and aircraft while analyzing organizational data to inform efficiency measures and budget maintenance.
- Directed maintenance production schedules across Air Force operations.
- Coordinated sortie generation with flightline and maintenance teams.
- Monitored work orders using military maintenance tracking systems.
- Developed and implemented weekly and monthly flying schedules for fighter training unit, optimizing use of Basis of Estimate documents/contracts.
Quality Assurance Supervisor F-16 and A-10
United States Air Force
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed verification/validations of new Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO) to ensure accuracy and the ability to complete orders on weapons systems per Engineering. Spearheaded an urgent action TCTO, ensuring the completion of 34 external fuel tanks in 8 days with no impact to the overall mission
- Coordinated and reviewed 26 engineering disposition requests, achieving 99% approval and repair rate, resulting in $2.1M in savings.
- Led 9-person staff assistance visit (SAV) inspection team, uncovering 24 non-conformities and contributing to an 89% rate in Logistics Compliance Assessment Program (LCAP).
- Performed first article inspection on multiple TCTDs, ensuring accurate step-by-step inspections and timely reporting of findings for corrections.
F-16 Mechanic/Phase Lead
United States Air Force
01.1995 - 01.2009
- Provide technical guidance and oversight as the F-16 Major Overhaul (Phase) Supervisor. Collaborated with 6 different shops to perform 120 phase inspections, landing gear time changes, and other major hourly inspections during phase, with a 97% on time completion rate. Performed in-progress inspections and post-quality inspections on all maintenance actions. Enforced and demonstrated proper standards, technical data usage, and regulatory guidance within the unit.
- Implemented AFSO 21 lean processes (Six Sigma) and process improvement techniques to optimize system checkout and maintenance operations, resulting in a 60% reduction in phase inspection time and a decrease in phase flow average from 6 to 5 days.
- Directed, coached, and developed MRO&U team members to accurately interpret and execute policies and procedures, enhancing aircraft maintenance and repair effectiveness.
- Managed budget and build schedule, ensuring timely delivery of phase aircraft back to unit per contract requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry Riddle University
Daytona Beach, FL08-2014
Skills
- AS9100 auditing
- DCMAI 8210
- Process design
- Process optimization
- Lean Six Sigma
- Root cause analysis
- Troubleshooting
- Issue resolution management
- Metric Development
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- FAA Airframe and power plant license
Timeline
F-35 Quality Engineer Stf
Lockheed Martin
01.2022 - Current
F-35 Multi-Functional Quality Associate Manager
Lockheed Martin
01.2021 - 01.2022
F-35 Inspection Supervisor, Final Assembly
Lockheed Martin
01.2018 - 01.2021
MQ-1B Maintenance Superintendent
Battlespace Flight Services
01.2016 - 01.2017
A-10 Lead Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
01.2014 - 01.2016
Quality Assurance Supervisor F-16 and A-10
United States Air Force
01.2010 - 01.2012
F-16 Mechanic/Phase Lead
United States Air Force
01.1995 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry Riddle University