Senior Engineer, NDT

• Jan 2022 - Present

NDT Department Manager and Responsible Level 3, ET, MT, PT

• Sep 2019 - Jan 2021

Established a presence as the NDT expert inspector to ensure quality policies and procedures are maintained and modified per company, customer, and industry-specific requirements by conducting/preparing for internal, external audits. Provided leadership, direction, and training for the quality inspector team. Liaison for client, contractor, or supplier quality programs. Verified QA processes align with the corporate goals.Achievements include:► Implemented new inspection methods that generated new business in 6 months across a client base composed of Commercial, Military, and Aerospace companies. ► Introduced Eddy Current Testing that improved flaw detection. ► Initiated digital microscope inspection for advancing the quality control (QC) process. ► Instrumental in NADCAP NDT accreditation audit that resulted in 0 findings. Show less

ET Department Manager, NDT Level III ET, MT, PT

• Jun 2018 - Sep 2019

QA/QC Engineer ET, MT, PT Level 3

• Oct 2008 - Jun 2018

Selected as a member of the QC Review Board based on prior success leading process improvement and operational excellence across all NDT methods, including Magnetic Particle (MT), Fluorescent Penetrant (PT), and Electromagnetic (ET) testing. Reviewed Purchase Orders (PO's). Communicated updates to customers for compliance with changing industry specifications to customers. Achievements include: ► Improved workflow efficiencies and QC processes using ShopTech and E2 Job Shop systems). ► Led initiative to bring Level 3 Eddy Current technique and procedure approvals in-house that saved money by minimizing the use of an outside agency. Show less

Project Specialist

• Jul 2011 - May 2018

Performed inspections to identify, document, and address any non-conformance. Responded to phone calls, emails, and messages from customers, exercising independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance. Achievements include: ► Swiftly conducted audits; provided accurate reports and documentation that reduced reliance on costly out-of-state service providers. Performed inspections to identify, document, and address any non-conformance. Responded to phone calls, emails, and messages from customers, exercising independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance. Achievements include: ► Swiftly conducted audits; provided accurate reports and documentation that reduced reliance on costly out-of-state service providers.

Instructor

• Mar 2009 - May 2018

Taught Magnetic Particle & Penetrant Inspection Level 1 & II courses to meet NAS 410 and SNT-TC-1A requirements. Attracted new students and boosted revenue by 30% in 6 months by applying interactive teaching methods, restructuring class curriculum, and upgrading the quality of class materials. Taught Magnetic Particle & Penetrant Inspection Level 1 & II courses to meet NAS 410 and SNT-TC-1A requirements. Attracted new students and boosted revenue by 30% in 6 months by applying interactive teaching methods, restructuring class curriculum, and upgrading the quality of class materials.

Owner/Operator

• Oct 2010 - Jan 2018

Mission Statement: My mission is simple: I will make quality an asset for your business, by implementing it into your planning to maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction through continuous improvements in quality. As we work together on your business to achieve a quality product your customers deserve. I will strive to make NDT technology integrate seamlessly with your business so your business can grow. As your NDT Quality partner, when your business grows I will grow with you. “Making your quality my concern”, my motto to support your company’s growth and reputation. Show less

NDT Inspector

• 2012 - 2015

NDT Inspector

• 2012 - 2015

Park inspector

• Feb 2001 - Sep 2008

Perform level II Visual and Ultrasonic inspection I also performed wire rope inspection on attractions I have a Level III in Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant Inspection. All NDT inspection is under the guidelines of the in-house and manufacturer specifications. Using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power point to produce techniques and reports. As a level III MT & PT inspector I signed techniques to assist the principal Level III. I also carried a CNG Tank inspector cert that is up to date (Exp. 2016). Show less

NDT specialist

• Feb 1995 - Feb 2001

Performed Level III Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant Inspection, using overhaul manuals & ASTM specifications. Prepare Magnetic Particle & Penetrant techniques per customer overhaul manuals and military specifications. Performed Level II Eddy Current Inspection using applicable overhaul manuals and techniques that are prepared by me and approved by an outside Level III. Performed Level II Ultrasonic Inspection thickness checking on specific parts, using specifications that are designated by Engineering as well as techniques that were prepared by me and approved by an outside Level III. I was a leader of a continuous improvement team that is part of TQM, Performed internal audits on other departments under the guidelines of in-house specifications. Show less