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Auburn, Washington, United States

• Develop and maintain robust Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Lead Material Review Board (MRB) meetings to assess, strategize, and approve rework.
• Aided a supplier to eliminate shot peen errors and improve masking techniques, achieving a reduction of rework to zero for the affected product line.
• Improved inspection processes by incorporating key characteristics early in manufacturing, significantly reducing the risk of inspection failures for high-risk products.
• Successfully reworked nonconforming lots in MRB following new methods, resulting in approved products ready for shipment.
• Conducted a comprehensive investigation into recurring material discoloration, pinpointing the cause as outdated deburring equipment and implementing a solution that passed copper-sulfate testing. Show less

Kent, Washington, United States

• Assessed project requirements, developed production schedules, and ensured quality assurance protocols were adhered to. Evaluated quotations and estimates for pre-production to verify inclusion of all required.
• Developed detailed processes and protocols to enhance the quality management system, leading to boosted productivity and safety levels, enabling the company to achieve AS9100D Aerospace Certification.
• Engineered specialized fixtures for effectively testing product durability using hydraulic and pneumatic techniques.
• Engineered a cost-effective and innovative solution to drill precise projectile pin holes, resulting in successful completion of the task within stringent tolerances and under budget.
• Documented speeds and feeds for tooling used in the successful drilling operation, ensuring repeatability and efficiency for future projects. Show less

Kent, Washington, United States

• Implemented lean manufacturing principles to enhance production quality and efficiency. Created fixtures and processes for the rapid machining and fabrication of complex parts, facilitating swift project turnarounds..
• Streamlined CMM programs, achieving a 20% reduction in run times.
• Pioneered the use of High Efficiency Milling (HEM) techniques and specialized tooling, slashing machining times by a minimum of 15% and up to 50% on key parts.
• Led the company's successful transition into machining stainless steel, previously an unfamiliar material, by leveraging a $20K budget for tool and insert experimentation, thereby expanding operational capabilities.
• Identified and implemented optimal tooling solutions after extensive research, overcoming significant initial tool destruction.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by testing and validating innovative approaches to complex machining challenges. Show less

Kent, WA

• Utilized G and M codes to cut and drill aerospace parts throughout manufacturing streamline.
• Altered program codes for part rework, focal point offsets, drill hole size, and cutting speeds for efficiency.
• Trained new hires on job operations, optimizing workflow efficiency, and maintaining part quality as a priority.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering, 3.22

Activities and Societies: EcoCar3 - Mechanical Team Member

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Engineering, 3.20

Activities and Societies: MESA Club - Secretary