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Erie, Pa

• Conducted source and government-mandated inspections, ensuring compliance with customer and technical standards• Led quality analysis tasks and projects, enhancing manufacturing processes through high-performance team collaboration and metrics monitoring• Implemented Lean manufacturing principles and 5S methodology to optimize production efficiency and reduce waste

Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States

• Inspected aerospace parts for civilian and military platforms, ensuring compliance with GD&T tolerances down to millionths of an inch• Conducted first-article inspections using blueprints, computerized tools, and liquid molds to approve parts for mass production• Achieved company-wide qualifications in all quality areas and solely and independently conducted OSHA safety audits at both company plant locations as a Safety Committee member

World-Wide

• Managed Quality Assurance for aviation maintenance, overseeing 15-25 technicians in-flight and on-ground• Reviewed and certified maintenance procedures, ensuring aircraft met Full-Mission Capable (FMC) status• Balanced maintenance crew assignments, troubleshooting, and parts ordering while maintaining safety compliance• Accumulated over 14,400 man-hours in Quality Assurance as a final authority• Facilitated, tracked, reported on training, scheduling, and qualifications for 40+ Navy pilots and 25+ enlisted personnel• Experienced with Boeing 707/AWACS systems and specialized in KC-135 engines• Operated and troubleshot Boeing 707 systems in-flight from the cockpit, managing all normal/emergency procedures.• Directed 21-man crew during normal/emergency flight & completed over 5,500 hours in the simulator/various aircraft.• Produced complex MS Excel reports on maintenance, deployment, and operational readiness for review.• Directed, serviced, and fueled a diverse fleet of military aircraft, including KC-10, F-22, and various helicopters, across global airfields under all weather conditions for over 14 years.• Oversaw aircraft marshalling, cargo and passenger handling, fueling operations, and PPR clearances.• Produced manifest reports, verified flight documentation, and supervised personnel to ensure safety and compliance

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

• Led warehouse operations team, streamlining procedures that improved daily production and strengthened relationships with buyers, vendors, and internal teams• Earned inspector’s stamp 3-4 months ahead of schedule and trained and led two junior quality inspectors• Inspected engine components, sub-assemblies, and modules for U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, ensuring compliance with Military and FAA standards for safety and conformance• Reviewed 300-500 engine parts weekly using SAP, aviation blueprints, and Microsoft Office, adhering to OSHA, FAA, and Department of Defense regulations

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

• Created, tracked, and dispatched all Baker Hughes cement and frac jobs across 7 U.S. districts with 100% reporting accuracy• Performed daily data entry for 800+ vehicles and 1,200+ assets, tracking mileage, run hours, and locations using multiple accounting programs• Generated and managed real-time reports on productivity, safety, and revenue for district heads using MS Excel and Word• Completed MSDS/Hazmat packages for all vehicles, ensuring compliance with DOT standards

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

• Effectively communicated real-time data on bit azimuth, inclination, and well depth to customers on-site using downhole MWD tools• Coordinated and scheduled equipment exchanges with delivery teams to ensure optimal tool availability for well completion• Tracked and logged data on pipe size, services rendered, employee timecards, and pipe tallies using MS Word and Excel, relaying critical information to field service managers and clients

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

• Installed upgrades, modifications, and prototype designs on Boeing aircraft, ensuring timely completion under high-demand conditions.• Utilized FAA-approved wiring diagrams, blueprints, and design data to modify aircraft to specifications, ensuring safety for test flights.