JOSEPH SALAZAR

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Wichita, Kansas *7216

Cell Phone: 316-***-****

Home Phone: Cell phone

Email: adg6tf@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

A highly experienced Quality professional in aircraft Machining, Fabrication, metal-bonding and composite structural applications, who demonstrates the ability to Manage, Direct, and Perform chemical Processing and finishes, and Bonding methods in both Metal-Bond, & Composite applications. Fields of expertise are as follows: Quality Management, In-process testing, inspections to include: (Functional, mechanical, destructive, and non-destructive). Experienced in the evaluation of data acquisitions for C-Scan Imagery. Familiar with aerospace structural Machining, Sheet metal detail parts, assemblies, components, and most applications to Military and FAA requirements. Compliant with most Aerospace and FAA specifications: Compliant to all procedural applications pertaining to: Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing for Machining, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Processing, Prefit, Lay-up, Resin Infusion, Verifilms, Bagging Methods, Stretch forming, Routing, and Autoclave Cures to include Parameters and recipes, Assembly and Bonding handling techniques. Knowledgeable in AutoCAD, Solid Works, and Catia applications.

WORK HISTORY

(ST Engineering MRAS 2020 to the Present)

(Lead Supplier Quality Engineering Specialist)

● MRAS SQE Teams Manage the supply chain for all other components it integrates into all Programs manufactured here at the MD Facility from Small Sheet metal clips, to aviation wiring harnesses, Thrust Reversers, Blocker Doors, and complete Engine Nacelles

● Maintain suppliers to NADCAP/AS9100, & all Internal Customer Specification Requirements.

● Oversee and Maintain all Full and Delta Supplier and Internal FAI Data Packages.

● Extensive Travel both In States, and Internationally to Audit Suppliers as Required.

(2014-2020) The Atlas Group-PMC/Mexico, & Brenner Aerospace Division.

(Director Of Engineering) 2018 to Present

● Promoted to Director of Engineering over the (WASI Division) Wichita Aerospace Spares Inc. December of 2018

● In addition to all of the Responsibilities Listed under my Engineering Managers title. Additional Administrative Duties were assigned requiring participation in weekly PPAP meetings. Planned Production Order assignments and tracking. Planned Purchase Order assignments and Tracking, Non Conformance Corrective actions and Root cause analysis. Overhead evaluations and budgets. Equipment and software implementation and acceptance.

(Engineering Manager) 2016 to 2018

● Promoted to Engineering Manager over the (WASI Division) Wichita Aerospace Spares Inc. In July of 2016

● Manage Engineering Personnel to include Programmers, Draftsmen, Modelers, Catia Planners, Designers,CMM programmers, Engineering Program Managers, and Tooling Engineers.

● Oversee all new product development, AOGs, And Spares.

● Oversee Tooling Design, Fabrication, and Tool proving.

● Assign work duties to all Engineering Staff, Validate Equipment to be used, ApproveTooling, Validate First Part Qualifications To Engineering Data Requirements.

● Support production Staff utilizing Engineering Systems to include interfacing with Customer Engineering Support Staff to validate, and correct Engineering Discrepancies to assure Purchase Order Completion Dates are Met and Product meets Quality Requirements.

● Oversee Staff training: Support all AS9100, NADCAP, and Customer Audits to assure all Engineering Issues are Met to System, Quality, and Customer Requirements.

(Engineering Project Manager) 2014-2016

● (PMC Division) Responsible for setting up new Assemblies and proving out the First Part Builds to include all detail and tooling Fabrication.

● Maintain Schedules and interface with Direct Customer Contacts, and Approved Suppliers.

● Review all incoming RFQ’s and assist with determining Hours for Fabrication, as well as True cost analysis to include all tooling needed for Detail fabrication, Bond, Chem Mill, Stretch Forming, Machining, and Assembly.

● Travel as required to Supplier Facilities to troubleshoot recurring Discrepancies, and analyze processes for cost reductions.

● Continuous travel to both our Atlas Mexico, and Brenner Facility in PA to oversee new Programs that are Stretch formed, Machined, Chem Milled, Bonded, and Assembled. Duties include: Equipment Installation. Model and Design approvals for Details and Tooling. Detail and Tool Tracking. FPQP Activities. First Part Builds, Lean Operations. Tooling Inspection frequencies, and repairs on Tooling. Capital Expenditures for equipment. Train, and Personnel placement for Work assignments on sustained programs. Interface with Customers weekly on new Work until all Tooling, and FAI activities are completed and released to the Shop technicians.

(2012-2014) Park Aerospace Technologies Corp.

(Manufacturing Manager over Composite Parts Fabrication)

● Set up the new Facility in order to accommodate all processes involved in Prepreg Composite Fabrications to include CNC kit cutting, Fibersim, Overhead Laser Projection, Layup, Curing, Machining, assembly, and Outside Processes.

● Revised and wrote procedures for operations to satisfy AS9100, and Nadcap Requirements. Worked Hand in hand with Auditors

● Managed and Trained all personnel to internal and Customer required Procedures as well as Oracle Transactions.

● Order equipment and supplies to facilitate Budgets and Customer schedules for Parts Fabrication and assembly.

● Maintain Schedules and interface between all Customer Contacts on a daily basis.

● Review all incoming RFQ’s and assist with determining Hours for Fabrication, as well as True cost analysis.

● Interface with Engineering and Quality to determine MRB Causes and Corrective actions.

● Wrote Work Instructions and red lined WIP orders to maintain schedules and Customer requirements.

● Maintained all Prepreg Material Inventories, and monitored all Time and Temperature logs to avoid expired material usages.

● Wore multiple hats during the hiring process as I personally set up all processes for lay up and assembly work. Hands on Working Manager

● Heavily involved in tooling concept designs and curing parameters for both Oven and Autoclave curing devices.

● This was basically my second start up company as PATC was new to parts so I was heavily involved in all Customer Certifications. PATC makes all Prepreg materials in house in both solution, and hot melt applications to include tape lines for unidirectional tapes. I built all test panels for all mechanical testing.

(2006-2012) BRENNER AEROSTRUCTURES, BENSALEM, PA.

(Engineering Support Manager)2006-2008

(Bonding Operations Manager)2008-2012

(Estimator)2008-2012

● Manage, Train, and oversee Staff and assign Daily tasks as required.

● Oversee Stretch form operations to include Programming, Set Up, and First Part Qualifications.

● Program Recipes and Prove out Loads on our internal 10’ x 50’ autoclave, and perform Qualifications that include Thermal Profile, and Calibrations.

● Review all Catia Data, and Internal Drawings as designed for outside sourcing, as well as production use.

● In charge of all estimating of Customer RFQ packages.

● Perform Process Engineering for all applicable planning requirements. Supply Customers with Detail Drawings, Cat Parts, Iges Files etc.. Created Illustrated and written Manufacturing Plans, bills of material and outside purchase specifications per engineering drawings/specifications.

● Implemented Catia V 5.0 into Brenner aerostructures as well as successfully helped perform an internal DPD Audit for Boeing to achieve DPD certification.

● Development and improvement of manufacturing processes and tooling; communicating with customers to resolve engineering issues related to manufacturing processes, drawings and specifications; assuming Project Management duties when directed; participating in MRB review of discrepant parts including Cause

& Corrective Action;

● Determining general shop equipment requirements and ensuring timely procurement coordinating fabrication and maintenance of tools; coordinating new and current business requirements with Production, Contracts and Quality; and supporting Production in delivery of products to customers on schedule.

● Develops and recommends policies and programs for engineering of existing or new products.

● Manages fiscal responsibility of the department.

● Coordinates with other activities within the organization and provides technical assistance to other functions within the Company.

● Evaluates Quality and process criteria, and Identifies technical issues of future importance.

(2003-2006) BRENNER AEROSTRUCTURES, BENSALEM, PA.

(Operations Manager) 2003-2006

● Managed, Trained, and oversaw personnel during the transition from Brenner Tool & Die to Brenner Aerostructures, implementing Lean MFG, SPC, and Six Sigma Principles.

● Worked in conjunction with Quality Supervision to successfully incorporate and certify the Company to ISO9001: 2000 & AS9100 Qualifications. Recently completed our NADCAP accreditation for Metal Bond/Composites.

● Established SPC, and Lean Manufacturing practices based off of Six-Sigma Methodologies.

● Responsible for the evaluations of all incoming RFQ’s to establish outside Approved Vendors needed to successfully complete quotations with competitive market pricing in Compliance with Engineering data, Specifications, and Customer requirements.

● Currently Working with Buyers on a daily basis to assure Customer P.O’s are successfully completed with on time deliveries, and 100% Quality approvals.

● Perform all scheduling, job tracking, and Corrective action reviews.

● Responsible for ordering all in-house supplies and bonding materials.

● Coordinate all Details, Tooling, Prefit, and Lay-up methods needed to bond assemblies

● Aid in establishing Customer/Engineering Specification Curing Parameters for the Autoclave and oven cures to include Time, Temperature, and Pressures as required. Responsible for repairing all Hardware, and software applications as needed.

● Initiate Advanced Quality Planning for Details of Metal-bond/Composites, Tooling, and Mechanical assemblies

● Program Stretch form software for various tooling, and customer applications to include: Setting up tooling, Programming Parameters for stretching to maintain elongation requirements, Technique sheets, 1st Articles, and production run time scheduling.

● Set-up and establish all Route, and Drill operations to include assisting in tooling Manufacturing.

(1999-2003) BRENNER TOOL & DIE, Bensalem & Wichita, KS

(QA Manager-Chief Inspector & NDT Level-III) 1993-2002 Wichita Repair Station

(Quality Engineer-Planner-Estimator) 2002-2003 Bensalem Processing Facility

● Managed Brenner’s Quality Department to meet all customer requirements and maintain continuous improvements, corrective actions, and oversee all suppliers Quality Systems

● Worked in conjunction with the Bonding Manager to select adhesives and bonding materials in accordance with Customer Contractual specifications, and Engineering Drawings.

● Established Quality Procedures, In process inspections, First Articles, FPQP’s and Verifilm requirements.

● Coordinated all Details, Tooling, Prefit, and Lay-up methods needed to bond assemblies.

● Maintained ISO, AS9100 to the current Rev-C, Nadcap, DPD, MBD, and all Customer requirements.

● Established SPC, and Lean Manufacturing practices based off of Six-Sigma Methodologies.

● Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Brenner’s Quality System.

● Evaluated and developed improved techniques for Quality Control and Testing.

● Aided in establishing Customer/Engineering Specification Curing Parameters for the Autoclave and oven cures to include Time, Temperature, and Pressures as required.

● Initiated Advanced Quality Planning for Details of Metal-bond/Composites, Tooling, and Mechanical assemblies.

● Ordered, modified, and coordinated Tooling per Engineering Drawings and customer build sheets required for production.(BAJ-HRF-RFT-CMT-HB-STFB’s etc…)

● Defined outsource quality requirements for components needing special outside processing.

● Performed material testing on adhesives and composite materials. (Tensile Testing)

● (Inspections) Tooling, Receiving, In-process, Trim, NDT, Skin Quality, and Final Inspections.

● Part and Process Qualifications (In-Process, FPQ’s, FAIR’s, Certificates of Conformance)

● (Wichita Division): Assisted and Directed Materials selection, Prefit, lay-up, and Bonding techniques for Repairs based on FAA FAR-145 Regulations.

● NDI Level-III Ultrasonic Technician (Wichita) Level-II (Bensalem)

● Certified FAA Repairman in composites/metal-bond/NDI applications.

● Launched a new Division’s Quality Assurance department to customer requirements initiating SPC, Kaizen, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing based on Six-Sigma Methodologies.

● Worked in conjunction with Production to train individuals on procedures required in metal-bonding, composite lay-up, and repair as outlined in FAR-145 of the FAA regulations.

● Overseen all Internal and external Audits as required by Customer specifications.

● Traveled to various customer sites to assist in Quoting potential FAA repair work.

(1996-1999) THE BOEING CO. Wichita, KS.

(Non-Destructive and In-Process Inspector)

● Overseen materials Verification, Tooling, Lay-up, Bonding techniques, Cure Parameters, and Personnel Certifications.

● Ultrasonic Level-II, Level-II Eddy Current Technician, Metal-Bond and Composite Process Inspector responsible for Raw stock immersion testing, laminated Structures and welded assemblies to AWS specifications.

● Responsible for Verifilms, first part qualifications, non-destructive testing, R&D Non Conformance Investigations, and In- process inspections for metal-bond and composite lay-up.

● Taught programs/configurations of all assemblies requiring a Class-A Inspection per ASTM requirements utilizing the Six-Channel, and Auss-V Ultrasonic Automated Robotic Systems.

● Performed ultrasonic inspections on fatigue aging aircraft, titanium weld repairs and wrought stock products.

● Participated in multiple Kaizen, 5S, TQM, TQC, CQI, SPC, Lean, and AIW Team Projects

(1994-1996) B.G AEROSTRUCTURES Wichita, KS.

(Inspection Lead)

● Proved Details, Sub-Assemblies, and Final Assembly Tools/Parts to Engineering/Customer Specification/Requirements.

● Followed the build up of new assemblies performing in process, first part, and final inspections.

● Dealt with Customer/Supplier issues and nonconformances.

● Organized and assigned job descriptions to 5 Sheet metal, and Tooling Inspectors.

(1993-1994) THE CESSNA CO. Wichita, KS.

(Ultrasonic Level-II Robotics Inspector and Metal-bond/Composite In-Process Technician)

● Overseen materials Verification, Tooling, Lay-up, Bonding techniques, Cure Parameters, and Personnel Certifications.

● Responsible for all Class-A, B, and C (NDI) inspections involved with the Metal Bond Process. Performed composite inspections for lay-up and secondary bonding processes. Monitored phosphoric acid anodizing process lines. Performed Tensile testing for metal bond processes.

(1989-1993) THE BOEING CO.

(Ultrasonic Level-II Technician and Metal-Bond/Composite Technician)

● Overseen materials verification, Tooling, Lay-up, Bonding techniques, Cure Parameters, and Personnel Certifications.

● Performed Ultrasonic Inspections on metal-bond/composite assemblies. Responsible for all processes involved in metal bond lay up: skin hanging, skin quality, chemical milling, phosphoric acid anodizing, application of bond primers and topcoats, conductive coatings, ultrasonic inspection, first part qualifications, autoclave and oven cures, and final inspections.

(1987-1989) THE BEECH AIRCRAFT CO.

(Lay-up/Secondary Bonding/Composite Technician)

● Completed training course in Metal bond/Composites for Wet lay-up’s, Pre-fit, Secondary bonding, Bagging Methods, and Cure Parameters.

● Responsible for all aspects of inspection pertaining to the Starship Program including wet lay-ups, secondary bonding, and final inspections on completed assemblies.

SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

● Raytheon Composite Training Course: Wet lay-up, Prepreg Lay-Up, Secondary Bonding Repairing Damaged Composites Including Honeycomb Cores.

● Sealing Fillet & Fay

● Preparation: Handling: Set-Up & Bond Structural Parts

● Phosphoric Anodizing/Chemical Milling/Aerospace Finishing

● Operation of Autoclaves

● Robotic systems (SAFETY)

● Personal Protective Equipment (H.S.I.)

● Ethics Course

● Hazardous Communication, First Responder & Shop Specific Haz-Com Training

● Hardness & Conductivity

● FAA Repairman Certification

● NDI Level-III Ultrasonic

● NDI Level-II Penetrant Inspection; Magnetic Particle Inspection; Eddy Current Inspection

● CMM Inspection

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