Shaun-Donovan Swanepoel

Applied comprehensive quality assurance knowledge and effective problem-solving techniques to support organizational growth initiatives and enhance team performance.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

As a Lead Aerospace Quality Inspector, I am responsible for ensuring that all tooling, components, and associated documentation meet stringent customer requirements, internal quality standards, and aerospace regulatory compliance—particularly for programs supporting Boeing.

Core Responsibilities

1. Inspection & Verification

• Perform and oversee dimensional inspections of tooling and components using precision measuring equipment.
• Verify compliance to engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications.
• Ensure all characteristics meet tolerance requirements prior to customer review or shipment.
• Validate tool readiness for buy-off and customer acceptance.

2. Quality Documentation Management

• Prepare, review, and finalize Tool Inspection Reports (TIRs), inspection plans, and check sheets.
• Ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate, including:
• Material certifications
• Proof load certifications
• Assembly Certificates of Conformance (CoCs)
• Maintain organized and compliant QA packages aligned with customer and AS9100 requirements.

3. Customer Compliance

• Ensure all deliverables meet specific requirements, including drawing notes, specifications, and documentation standards.
• Interpret and apply aerospace standards such as:
• AS9100 Quality Management System requirements
• Customer-specific clauses and purchase order requirements
• Act as a key point of contact during customer inspections and buy-off events.

4. Nonconformance & Corrective Action

• Identify, document, and manage Nonconformance Reports (NCRs).
• Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve discrepancies.

5. Build & Release Coordination

• Support tool release activities, ensuring all R1 data and documentation are complete and properly controlled.
• Verify that released builds are aligned with the approved datasets and revision levels.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure tools are fully inspection-ready prior to release milestones.

6. Team Leadership & Oversight

• Lead and support inspection personnel, providing guidance on:
• Inspection methods
• Documentation standards
• Customer requirements
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across all inspection activities.
• Drive accountability for meeting deadlines, especially for time-sensitive Boeing programs.

7. Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Promote adherence to AS9100principles, including:
• Risk-based thinking
• Product safety
• Ethical behavior and compliance
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection processes, documentation quality, and efficiency.