Engineering Inspector

Brooke Davie

Palmdale, CA • 661-***-**** • ***********@*****.*** • https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-davie-16b6b71b8/

CMM Inspector / CMM Programmer

Highly-proficient and dedicated product component inspector and programmer, with expertise in modern coordinate measuring machines and other inspection, review, and calibration methodologies, with many years of experience in the aeronautics industry. Easily and actively embrace multiple assignments of high importance, from inspection and programming to training and procurement. Equally competent with individual tasks as with the need to coordinate, communicate, and cooperate with multiple departments throughout an organization, including R&D and QA.

Proficiencies

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Inspections • CMM Programming via PC-DMIS (Dimensional Measurement Interface Specification) Software • First Article Inspections • Machine Parts Inspections

Final Assembly Inspections • Documentation Methods • Training and Instruction Skills

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances • Shipping and Procurement Procedures

Professional Experience

CRISSAIR Valencia, CA 2014-2020

CMM Programmer

Maintained the highest inspection and documentation standards for all CMM activities throughout the manufacturing plant and ensured on-time delivery of all company products post-inspection.

Supervised all documentation procedures for company product and component inspections;

Supported the Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) process for all new parts and products;

Handled all requests from the Engineering, R&D, and Machine Shop departments for First Article Inspections (FAI), new parts and tools, repair requests, assembly, testing, and other operational support;

Certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for inspection of flight hardware machined parts and assemblies;

Created and continually updated computerized recordkeeping protocols to enable all departments to easily access inspection documentation;

Provided technical assistance for troubleshooting of all production issues;

Facilitated training procedures for Quality Department and other personnel on Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) procedures and on new inspection processes, and addressed complex issues that arose:

Developed a new flexible course that successfully trained 30 machinists and inspectors on a complex MicroVu Vision inspection system, without incurring higher per-hour training costs, after MicroVu indicated that they were unprepared to train all Crissair inspectors;

Acted as liaison between Crissair and other contractors for matters of equipment and process leasing, purchasing, and sharing, and when necessary developed solutions to resolve new or recurring issues:

Successfully arbitrated an agreement with Pratt & Whitney to calibrate a recently purchased system that Pratt developed but dropped from their line and did not wish to calibrate. As a result, Crissair avoided the need for an expensive, time-consuming third-party calibration subcontractor.

CANYON ENGINEERING Valencia, CA 1994-2014

Lead Inspector

Managed front-to-end inspection of all company-developed fluid control systems.

Inspected machined parts and final assemblies;

Directed inspection and procurement efforts for the Engineering Department on behalf of new product R&D;

Developed new inspection equipment training course for personnel in the Shop and Inspection departments;

Inspected returned hardware and issued reports on returnability or replacement;

Oversaw processes to assure on-time delivery of inspection reports to customers.

MARQUARDT COMPANY Van Nuys, CA 1985-1989

Quality Inspector/Inspection Supervisor

Provided essential quality and inspection reviews for advanced aeronautical engineering projects and products.

Tested electrical and mechanical functions of flight hardware, including all machines parts and weldment assemblies, including vertical stabilizers;

Tested and inspected components for space shuttle thruster engines;

Supervised final inspections in conjunction with other departments for their own internal needs, including the Paint, Nondestructive Testing, Deburr, and Welding departments;

Oversaw recruitment of personnel for hot-fire rocket engine testing and to sustain clean room attributes;

Monitored the company’s ‘heat treat’ and metal processing procedures;

Liaised between customer inspectors and the DCAS Federal inspection agency.

Certifications

FAA Repair & Inspection Certificate

Hexagon Metrology Certificate

Lean Training Certificate

Confidential Clearance (Marquardt)

Data Management Information Systems

CMM Operation & Programming

MicroVu Vision Certificate of Operation

GD&T Certificate

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