Quality Inspector

Nicholas R. Smith

602-***-**** ***** N **th Ave • Glendale, Arizona 85308 **********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Quality Inspection and Principal Technician professional with over 18 years’ experience with high level government programs. Major strengths: Strong organizational, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; High degree of professionalism and attention to detail; Excels in and promotes team environment.

EXPERIENCE

NORTHROP GRUMMAN, Chandler, Arizona (formerly Orbital Sciences, Inc.) 2002-2020

Quality Inspector (2018-2020)

Performed final inspections “before flight” for missiles and rockets resulting in 100% success in all launch campaigns.

Upheld quality standards and workmanship, coordinated and monitored activities and procedures, and performed audits of data and drawings to ensure compliance.

Maintained secret level security clearance for work on high level government missions.

Traveled for extended periods to be on location of launch campaigns, coordinating with other contractors and military personnel for successful missions. Remote locations included Wake Island, Kwajalein, as well as domestic travel to Hawaii, California, Utah, Virginia and Missouri.

Corporate Training: Quality: QSP, AS9100; Achieved certifications in: Forklift, Aerial Lift, Fall Protection, Explosives, Propulsion

Mechanical Technician (2002-2018)

Promoted from Mechanical Technician to Senior Technician to Principal Technician.

Built rockets and missiles for multiple programs and obtained secret clearance for work on classified programs.

Mentored junior technicians to build skills for success of projects

HOME DEPOT, Scottsdale, Arizona 2000-2002

Customer Service Representative

Performed sales assistance to customers in various departments including gardening, plumbing and lumber, while gaining knowledge and skills in each of these areas.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Scottsdale Community College

College Coursework (34 hrs)

Westwood High School, Mesa, Arizona 1996-2000

High School Diploma

Skills Acquired: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

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