Engineer Quality Control

FARREN D. SPAULDING, NDE ENGINEER

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SUMMARY

Certified Level III RT NDE Engineer, American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) with experience in high and low energy

radiography including: film, digital, and computed tomography. General knowledgeable of other NDT methods including: MT, PT, ET,

UT, Thermography, Laser Shearography, and phased array UT. Ability to work safely, and with attention to detail under tight time-lines.

Recent member of Industrial Radiography Federal Working Group. Extensive network of industry contacts in government, federal

contractor, and vendor roles.

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS:

ASNT, RT Level III (7 yrs.)

Level II knowledge of UT, ET, MT, PT, & other methods (ASNT Level III general examination, 2003)

Level II RT NDT technician and Quality Inspector (18 yrs.)

Knowledge of radiographic equipment operation, maintenance, and related computer applications

Knowledgeable in radiation safety, measurement, and shielding; including high energy (15 MeV)

Knowledgeable in changing underlying equipment program code including experience with ATK’s CCD camera and other digital

systems up to the level vendor has allowed access to code

Experienced with equipment computer control software and Microsoft office programs

Leadership experience-Group Leader (10 yrs.), project lead on multiple projects in NDE

Hands-on QA, Supplier Audit, Configuration Control, Discrepant Material Disposition experience

Managed and coordinated multiple work disciplines – Technical Lead on multiple projects

Conducted trade study and demonstration testing of digital x-ray detectors for use at 15MeV

Conducted capability of detection study for NASA's Ares I booster propellant and insulation

Demonstrated ability to visualize and manage projects from beginning to end: Detector study, Ares capability of detection, Neutron

Bubble detector, Space Shuttle Booster Separation Motor Program inspections, 24-inch motor rotator

Completed work milestones within cost and schedule

Demonstrated problem solving skills such as detector shielding and longevity

Work well with internal ATK and external NASA customers, regular project communications with MSFC counter-parts

Excellent written and oral communications: shop planning, funding proposals, test plans, test reports, inspection techniques,

configuration change proposals, and material review board presentations

Wrote tool orders, obtained funding, supervised assembly, and implemented NDT tooling

Used CAD (IDEAS software) to design radiographic techniques and initial concepts for tooling

Trained in DOE and other statistical methods, including probability of detection (POD)

Experience working with National Resource Protection Program (NRP) equipment and facilities

Automotive mechanic training with hands on experience (Father’s Repair Business)

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, Radiographic Science, Idaho State University, 1998

Associate of Science, Radiographic Science, Idaho State University, 1980

G.P.A. 3.40 (A=4.0)

Industrial Safety Management Course, University of Utah, 2000

CERTIFICATION:

Radiography Level III, American Society of Non-Destructive Testing 2003, re-certification 2008, #125063

American Registry of Radiological Technologists 1980. # 164960

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION:

Education Chair of Greater Salt Lake Section of American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (Current)

Past Chairman, Vice Chair, and Secretary of Greater Salt Lake Section of American Society of Non-Destructive Testing, serving in each

position for one year (2005- 2008)

Attended many ASNT sponsored national NDT and Digital Radiography conferences

Attended Federal Working Group on Digital Radiography work sessions

EXPERIENCE:

NDE Development Engineer- ATK (Thiokol) Launch Systems, Brigham City, Utah. 2007 to 2010

Conducted trade study and demonstration testing of digital detector technologies for 15 MeV reducing scan times more than

70% and providing significant cost savings for “Factory Forward” effort

Directed neutron damage study of Varian K-15 Linear Accelerator power supplies using Neutron Bubble Detector system.

Researched and presented ROI case for acquisition of NASA’s Santa Susana Field Lab’s High Energy CT System for

inspection of phenolic nozzle parts and assemblies for the Ares I project

Visualized, planned, and conducted Radiographic POD study for insulation and propellant of the Ares I boosters

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Provide Level III interpretation of NASA’s Redesigned Solid Rocket Motor (RSRM) and Ares I radiographic anomalies

Worked closely with other method level IIIs to insure inspection efficiency and sensitivity per design requirements for new

Ares I Booster program

NDE Engineer: 2003 to 2007

Created and implemented CT inspection techniques of Booster Separation Motor for RSRM program

Designed and implemented RT inspection techniques for BSM igniter

Conducted PFEMA for BSM RT inspections

Implemented lean manufacturing efficiencies and 5S techniques for BSM and other RSRM programs

Participated with engineering and manufacturing functions in an integrated team approach to manage changes to ensure quality standards

were in place and could be meet

Conducted training of Level I and II RT technicians

Facilitated multiple engineering disciplines in a coordinated redesign effort

Prepared and delivered written and oral presentations to management and customers

Audited manufacturing procedures and quality controls of suppliers for specification compliance

Audited current processes and revised planning and techniques for improvement

Wrote radiographic specifications for x-ray of BSM, MNASA, SRTM programs

Participated in re-write of Mil-Std-453 to ASTM E 1742 based specification for RSRM

Approved other uncertified engineers technique for content and compliance to specifications

Assistant Engineer: 2001 to 2003

Authored electronic shop planning and wrote Engineering Change Requests

Authored Inspection Techniques and provided hands-on support for Film to Digital Project (CCD Camera)

Technical Interpretation of anomalies identified by technicians

Technical Expert for all phenolic nozzle parts and loaded Shuttle booster RT inspections

2000 to 2010

Covered Process Area Coordinator:

Provided Process Safety Management on all NDT inspections involving propellants per OHSA 1910 requirements

Trained all work team members on all hazards analysis, mechanical integrity and process safety related changes

NDT technician: 1983 to 2001

Group Leader- Oversaw dailyoperations of two radiographic facilities, including training (10 yrs)

Brought new, two-bay Large Motor Radiographic Facility on-line and trained other technicians on Automated Film Handling

System operation (1988 to 1989)

Level II, RT inspector (1985 to 2001)

Level I RT inspector ( 1984 to 1985)

Trainee in MT, PT, UT, RT methods on C4 and shuttle parts (1983 to 1985)

High Energy Radiographic inspection of Shuttle boosters, nozzles, and Real-time RT of Poseidon C4 motors

QA inspector in Mix/Cast operations after Challenger Disaster (18 months)

Maintained automated film handling systems for Shuttle Booster inspection

Kodak film processor maintenance and quality control

Wrote NDT and discrepancy reports

Medical X-ray Technician: Western Surgery Center, Logan, Utah Part-time, 1994 to 1997

Obtain radiographs of patients as directed by physician

Assist Physician in surgery using C-arm real time radiography unit

Maintain medical records

Kodak film processor maintenance and quality control

Medical X-ray Technician: Logan Regional Hospital, Logan, Utah Volunteer, 1989 and 1991

Functioning in all aspects of medical x-ray

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