Ricardo Rivera

818-***-**** ad1mv0@r.postjobfree.com Lancaster, CA. 93535

Quality Inspector / Non-Destructive Tech II/ CMM Operator Skills Summary

25+ yrs. Aerospace Inspection exp. Receiving, In-Process, AS9102, final inspection. Surface plate set up, CMM Zeiss Calypso experience, NDT LEVEL II Certified Penetrant, Ultrasound, Magnetic Particle, X-Ray Technician

Work Experience

Final Assembly Inspector

Northrop-Grumman - Palmdale, CA.

July 2022 - Dec 2022

inspect/verifies work for quality, completeness, proper function, and adherence to processes, procedures and specifications; Document all non-compliant conditions, Perform final inspection of aircraft assembly Manufacturing Quality Consultant

PPG Industries – Sylmar CA. August 2021 to Present Observe the Mfg. process & report to Engineering. Investigate quality related issues*When directed, initiate Nonconformance Reports*Root cause analyses*Manufacturing assembly analysis*Attend daily production meetings*Final inspection*Process Observation*Detailed Report Writing

Sr. Quality Assurance Specialist

Dassault Aviation Falcon Jet / SQA Services North Hills, CA. December 2019 - June 2020

Report to Dassault's Little Rock, Arkansas Quality Manager & Supplier Quality Engineer on Vendor production process issues*Late shipment root cause analyses*RTV issues and Supplier manufacturing processes* Attend Supplier daily production meetings & Conference calls*Final inspection & Shipping Inspection.

Receiving Inspector

Jet Propulsion Laboratories, Pasadena, CA.

May 2019 - December 2019

Operate CMM Machine using GEO Metro Link program*Dimensional inspect received items IAW Engineering drawings/specs. & Purchase Order requirements*1St Article*In-Process*Receiving inspection* Recommend adjustments to the assembly/production process * Inspect locally manufactured products* Accept/Reject received items * Document Non-Compliant items on NCMR’s * Report inspection results to supervisor * Record inspection and test data.

CMM / Mechanical 1st Article Inspector

RTC Aerospace - Chatsworth, CA

March 2017 to January 2018

Inspect mechanical subsystems and complete major systems, including detailed assemblies during 1st piece, in-process and final assembly*Inspect supplier product as required to support Receiving Inspection*Ensure products are complete and workmanship is fully compliant with contractual requirements*Insure manufacturing documents are completed correctly*Demonstrate basic quality practices and concepts*Set up & operate Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)*Work effectively in a team environment, interfacing with personnel at all levels*Read and interpret blueprints*Make sound, resourceful decisions regarding work and priorities within area of responsibility to ensure timely inspection and resolution of issues*Use of standard mechanical and electronic inspection tools (i.e. calipers, thread gages, microscopes, etc.,) CMM Operator/Receiving Inspector

SpaceX - Hawthorne, CA

October 2016 to February 2017

Operate CMM Machine using GEO Metro Link program*Mechanically inspect parts per Engineering drawings & Work Order instructions*1St Article, In-Process & Receiving inspection*Interact with engineers, customers & source inspectors on quality related issues*Recommend adjustments to the Assembly &/or Machining process*Initiate Acceptance/Rejection reports for received items*Move products and materials that fail to meet specifications to the Bond area* Document results of items inspected*Initiate Non-Conformance Reports as needed*Discuss inspection results with Engineering & Purchasing Representatives CMM Operator/Receiving Inspector

ResMed Chatsworth, CA

May 2016 to August 2016

Operate CMM Machine using GEO Metro Link program. Mechanically inspect manufactured parts Engineering drawings & specs. 1St Article, In-Process, Receiving inspection. Interact with engineers, customers & source inspectors on quality related issues. Monitor operations to ensure that they meet production standards * Recommend adjustments to the assembly &/or production process * Inspect, test, or measure materials or products being produced * Accept or reject received items * Remove all products and materials that fail to meet specifications * Document the results of substandard products or workmanship using Non-Conformance Reports

* Discuss inspection results with Engineering & Purchasing Representatives * Record inspection and test data.

CMM Operator/Receiving Inspector

Woodward / HR Textron - Valencia, CA

April 2015 to January 2016

Operate CMM Machine using Ziess Calypso program to check first piece parts. Mechanically inspect manufactured parts IAW Gov't, Mil & customer specs. 1St Article, In-Process, Receiving, Final inspection of machined parts for use in the aerospace industry. Interact with engineers, customer source inspectors on quality related issues. AS9102 FAIR preparation & presentation. Read blueprints and specifications * Monitor operations to ensure that they meet production standards * Recommend adjustments to the assembly or production process * Inspect, test, or measure materials or products being produced * Measure products with calipers, gauges, or micrometers * Accept or reject finished items * Remove all products and materials that fail to meet specifications * Document the results of substandard products or workmanship using Nonconformance Reports * Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products * Record inspection and test data.

CMM Operator / 1St Article Inspector

Crane Aerospace / Hydro-Air - Burbank, CA

August 2013 to February 2015

Burbank, CA

1St Article, In-Process, Receiving, Final inspection of machined parts for use in the aerospace industry. Interact with engineers & customers on quality related issues. Extensive C.M.M. operation (Ziess Calypso). AS9102 FAIR preparation & presentation. Read blueprints and specifications * Monitor operations to ensure that they meet production standards * Recommend adjustments to the assembly or production process * Inspect, test, or measure materials or products being produced * Measure products with calipers, gauges, or micrometers * Accept or reject finished items * Remove all products and materials that fail to meet specifications * Document the results of substandard products or workmanship using Non-Conformance Reports * Discuss inspection results with manufacturing representatives * Record inspection and test data. Receiving/Mechanical Inspector

Aero Engineering & MFG - Valencia, CA

September 2012 to August 2013

Receiving inspector. Performed 1st article, in process inspections, non-conformance reports, and issued return to vendor authorizations. Vendor supplied material conformance certification verification, Inspections include but not limited to machined, molded and or casted parts for Aerospace. Tools used included Calipers, Micrometers, Dial Indicators, Rockwell material hardness tester, Thread plug gages, ; height gages, depth gages, dial bore calipers, micrometers, voltage meters, optical comparator, thread ring gages, pin gages, gage blocks, super micrometers, Tri-roll Gages for fastener thread verification.

Quality Assurance Assistant Manager

Schrillo Co

March 2010 to November 2010

Attended daily production meetings, prioritized and assigned work task for inspectors. Verified files and assembled certification packets as per AS9102, including data entry, shipping and receiving inspection. Performed 1st article, in process inspections, non-conformance reports, and issued return to vendor authorizations. Supplied vendor material certification verification, processed work orders, processed authorization and verification. Material review board team member. Certified NDT Technician II

Westex Oxnard, CA.

June 2001 – October 2008

Test, Check & Inspect various items & material types to customer specified standards & codes using Ground Penetrating Radar, Ultrasound, Liquid Penetrant (U.V. Light & Visible Dye), Magnetic Particle, Gamma (Ir-192) & X-Ray Inspections. Inspections conducted to customer specified codes. Stress Relieve / Heat Treat & Hardness Testing (Brinel & Rockwell) for parts that have undergone welding procedures.

Education

Certificate of Attendance/Completion Industrial in Industrial X

-Ray & Inspection

Hillard Industrial Training Center - Anaheim, CA

June 2003 to July 2003

Certificate of Completion in Non Destructive Testing I.T.T. Technical Institute - Sylmar, CA

Certificate of Completion in Quality Control & Inspection Theory North Valley Occupational Center - Mission Hills, CA Certificate of Completion in Drafting & Blue Print Reading North Valley Occupational Center - Mission Hills, CA Certificate of Completion in Electronics Assembly

North Valley Occupational Center - Mission Hills, CA Military Service

Branch: Navy

Service Country: United States

Rank: E-5

August 1990 to June 2001

Aviation Life Support Tech. 8 Years

Physical Security Specialist. 3 Years

Flight Deck Coordinator. 1 Year

Commendations:

Antarctic service medal, Navy/Marine Corps expeditionary medal, Sea Service medal, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal, National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Operation Desert Storm Medal Certifications and Licenses

Driver's License

Additional Information

CA Class C/ M1

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