Markel Bouvier Watts

● Current Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

● Availability for Interview: 2 Days’ Notice

● Availability to Start: 1 Week Notice

● Education: High School from East Side High School, IL

● Very Experienced working in Aerospace Industry Prototype to production Tech, building electronic and electromechanical prototype assemblies and sub-assemblies. Experienced working in Aerospace Industry:

● Summary:

● Over 10+ years in aerospace with proven ability establishing or adjusting work procedures to meet or exceed production schedules. Using knowledge of capacity of machines and equipment in a team environment.

● Excellent aerospace engineering practices prototype to production.

● Prepare machinery or equipment, plan the flow of work, conduct statistical studies, or analyze production costs.

● Ability to determine then solves the nature of complex electro-mechanical issues. R&D with variety of 3 phase servo Electro-Mechanical.

● AC/ DC motor manufacturing, assembly and testing over 1Kv 0- 100, 000 rpm, documenting all characterization testing developing following BOM specs WIP QC checks points, process improvement recommendations MRB data for CARR.

● Skills:

● Testing Recording and Training technicians on electrical\mechanical properties- voltage constant, resistance, inductance, duty cycle H1 thru-2-3, time to speed (3500/S) *.3. Peak to Peak dielectric strength and hall sensor voltage.

● Life cycle duration, environmental testing, vibration, thermal and sub-zero cycling.

● Load testing Magtrol* DSP7000 dynamometer

● All Dimensions +/- tolerances via gages, calipers digital/analog or CMM xyz axis +-.0003 GD&T

● Controller programming and testing, MIL spec soldering pc thru hole and harness assembly and connectors.

Professional Experience

SACO Technologies

RMA LEAD/ INVENTORY CONTROL/QA LEAD

● Follow the culture and philosophy of the company (teamwork, mutual respect, and accountability).

Follow-up on defects, tasks, repairs, and corrections that have been assigned to the technician.

Provide the status of the work as required, including requests for updates. Providing training to colleagues as needed.

Certify the proper use of materials, methods, and work procedures, as well as safety practices.

Ensure compliance and maintenance of health and safety standards. Analyze and recommend improvements and innovative methods for efficiency of production. Participate in corporate initiatives, as determined by the team leader. Perform related administrative tasks.

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Install, maintain, and repair electronic equipment, such as specialty manufacturing test equipment.

Repair, replace electronic equipment, components and assemblies using multimeters, circuit testers, oscilloscopes, logic probes soldering tools, or other hand and power tools, manuals and schematics, and electronic test instruments. Diagnose and locate circuit, component, and equipment faults. Complete work orders, tests, and maintenance reports.

● Approve work in progress by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, communicating required adjustments to QC supervisor. Approves finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, returning products for re-work, confirming re- work.

● Approve incoming materials by verifying conformity to specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, rejecting, and returning unacceptable materials and documenting findings.

● Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-work and waste, imputing data into quality database.

● Keeps measurement equipment operational by following proper operating instructions and regular maintenance.

● Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.

Virgin Hyperloop One Las Vegas, Nevada

● Quality Control High Voltage Inspector Contract 10/2021 to 2/2022

● Responsible for assuring product level requirements are verified to internal and industry level standards, support product development of a new transportation system by performing verification activities of complex electrical components, assemblies, and test rigs. Conduct thorough verification to ensure end-to-end electrical components and integrated hardware run smoothly and meet requirements. working closely with electrical design engineers, manufacturing, and test technicians. With the skill set and experience to meet the responsibilities.

Support inspection activities at client site throughout the manufacturing lifecycle (receiving, in-process, and final inspection) Perform functional testing of electrical components and assemblies (PCBA/Wire Harnesses). Coordinates calibration activities and maintain records of tools and gauges used for product acceptance or Verification/Validation.

● Using precision measuring instruments to verify compliance on dimensions, angles, radii, contours, holes, surface finishes, concentricity, hardness, material and plating. Perform inspection throughout the supply chain and internally to VH (source, receiving, in-process, and final inspection).

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Inspect defective electronic equipment to determine malfunction; reads and interprets schematic diagrams, logic charts, drawings and sketches and manufacturers manuals; uses computer diagnostics to isolate area of malfunction; interfaces digital equipment with the computer and programs equipment and diagnostics functions.

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Responsible for the inspection of manufactured products and process setups when applicable using first article pieces, setup pieces, shift samples, etc. according to checklists, blueprints and standards.

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Responsible for verifying vendor reports (i.e., material certification, test reports, first article inspection reports, etc.) and internal fabrication documentation such as work instruction, travelers, and end of line test reports " Responsible for the inspection of manufactured products and process setups when.

applicable using first article pieces, setup pieces, shift samples, etc. according to checklists, blueprints, travelers and standards.

● Responsible for the completion and maintenance of inspection records, logs, and forms. Initiating nonconformance, conduct root cause analysis, and issue corrective actions as required. Support the material review board team to ensure anomalies & non-conformances are dispositioned and re-verified.

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Support material management, preventative maintenance, and inventory management. Support site safety to ensure projects are completed in accordance with established safety procedures and requirements.

● Support test and development organization during commissioning testing (test readiness reviews and approval process).

Perform and maintain 5S in the immediate work area. Facilitate root cause analysis on major findings and ensure appropriate corrective and preventive actions. Work with development team to improve unit test coverage, frameworks, and productivity tools. Calibrate inspection, measurement and test equipment in the following disciplines - electrical, dimensional, optical, physical/mechanical in order to ensure compliance with published specifications. Knowledge of vehicle battery systems.

Advanced experience using basic machine shop tools, caliper, micrometer, gauges, and jigs. Extensive knowledge of ASME Y14.5 & GD&T principles

Experience working in an ISO9001, AS9100, and/or IATF 16949 shop floor environment. Inspecting solder, crimping, conformal coating, staking, and surface mounted devices accordance with NASA 8739 and/or IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-610 standards. Working with PC tools such as Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, & Project.

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● Eaton Aerospace Group, Los Angeles, CA Jan 2018 – Oct 2021

● Quality Control Inspector

● Review and Inspect Repair and Overhaul units.

● Inspects (Outbound and/or in-process) aerospace sub-assemblies and/or assemblies visually and dimensionally for conformance to manufacturing drawings, quality control specifications and supplier/customer requirements. Other duties and/or responsibilities may be performed as part of cross-training or employee development plan.

● Support every aspect of internal audit quality system program from audit planning, implementation, feedback and re-audit as required.

● Responsible for review and acceptance of paperwork and documentation used in the acceptance of product.

● Responsible to produce necessary manual or “computer generated” inspection reports to accept or reject products.

● plan quality control audits, and often participate in these audits, as well

● Inspection involves using measurement equipment such as, but not limited to, calipers, micrometers, pin gages, thread plugs, thread ring gages, surface plates, and optical comparator.

● Completes data processing move transactions as required.

● Audits may involve inspecting product’s appearance, to make sure they look as they should, or conducting tests to ensure that they act like they are supposed to.

● Possesses basic understanding of geometrical tolerancing and dimensional measurements per ASME Y14.5.

● Possesses basic knowledge of AQL sampling selection per internal procedures or ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 or as directed by customers.

● Possesses basic knowledge of acceptance test procedures (ATP), acceptance test reports (ATR), job travelers (process plans), pick lists, drawings, procedures, C of Cs, chemical & physical analysis reports, and test reports.

● Evaluates and adheres to all flowed down contractual (internal and external) requirements of customer purchase orders, suppliers purchase orders for commercial and/or military products.

● Breathe Technologies, Irvine, Ca Sep 2017 – Dec 2017

● Manufacturing Test Technician III R&D to production

● Inspect and Test portable respiratory medical devices

● Performs standard testing processes on a variety of equipment and records and analyzes results.

● Records data from testing in standard formats and provides results to product and engineering teams.

● Assists technical teams with recommendations to resolve testing problems, roadblocks or equipment malfunctions that impact the performance or validity of testing.

● Knowledge of industry specific tests and testing equipment.

● Have attained full proficiency in electromechanical manufacturing and assembly.

● Under minimal supervision. over 10 years of related experience.

● Lead group of technicians in assembly, sub-assembly and final testing for stock.

● Verifying Revisions, Part#, Lot#, Work order#, in-process checks equipment and/or calibration due dates and dates and initials of all operators involved in assembly before signing all documents and releasing to Quality Control inspection.

● Interviewing staff ordering lab equipment and or tools for technicians etc.

● Accomplishments

● Resolved assembly issues

● Hyper Loop One, Los Angeles, Ca May 2017 – Sep 2017

● Quality control inspector/Prototype Assembler

● Inspecting stators, the main component for the power source of the super train reaching speeds over 700 mpg!

● Read blueprints and specifications Electro-Mechanical stators 6 phase over1Kv

● Ensure accurate information is presented to audit engineering documents and installation workmanship.

● Inspecting overall appearance any form or function deviation

● Monitor operations to ensure that they meet production standards

● Completing WIP checking connection welds for undercuts, weld burn through verifying connection terminal sequence.

● Post and Pre outsource testing or inspection. insuring BOM

● Adjusting leads with stator fixture to comply with QA standards.

● Recommend adjustments to the assembly or production process

● Prepare quality audit report and review at periodic intervals to track the progress after the audit.

● Inspect, test, or measure materials or products being produced

● Measure products with rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers

● Accept or reject finished items

● Remove all products and materials that fail to meet specifications

● Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products

● Report inspection and test data

● Examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.

● Building of electronic and electromechanical prototype assemblies and sub-assemblies

● Improved Production with continuous improvement by offering industry knowledge to technicians or staff assembly.

● Happy Baby Inc., El Monte, CA Sep 2016 – Jan 2017

● Quality Control Supervisor

● Responsibilities ISO17025,

● Updating Software. Python/Unix Electro-Mechanical testing

● Inspecting the quality of all incoming and outgoing material and products as well as production procedures. ensure that products are made with well-functioning equipment.

● Read blueprints and instructions to comprehend the quality expectations for the product and supplies

● Approve or reject raw materials with respect to quality standards and record supplier performance

● Select output samples and check them using appropriate methods (measuring dimensions, testing functionality, comparing to specifications etc.)

● Use automated systems to perform complex testing procedures

● Maintain records of testing, information and various metrics such as number of defective products per day etc.

● Inspect procedures of the entire production cycle to ensure they are efficient and comply with safety standards

● Monitor the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and well-maintained.

● Improved production by doubling software updating stations and setup test procedures.

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● United Aeronautical Corporation, North Hollywood, CA Feb 2014 – Aug 2016

● Aircraft Lead Electro-Mechanical & Hydraulic repair Tech

● ITAR

● Far 145 AS9100 Blue tuna online testing. ISO17025, ISO9001, ISO13485

● Disassembly Reassembly {Tear down and evaluate} or TD&E actuators and hydraulic Electro-mechanical systems.

● Testing and/or setting actuator limit switches under pressure or up to 7,000 in/lbs. and retraction

● under NAV-AIR tech data.

● AC- 120 volts step down to 29.9 volts 60 Hz / DC- 100 volts up to 400 Hz

● With Actuator Dyno-testing per tech data Quality inspection for all final inspection

● Walnut /Glass blasting for cleaning or solvent.

● Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components

● Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and actuators to locate cracks or damage.

● Monitored deliveries of suppliers to ensure units are of the highest quality and according to specifications indicated in the purchase order list.

● Evaluated working area for quality standards and issued necessary adjustments to the maintenance crew.

● Trained new technicians and provided complete program to be followed.

● 50% production improvement in department and a natural trouble shooting expert!

● Cross trained in hydraulics department

● Integrated Technologies Feb 2010 – Jan 2014

● Engineering Technician over 1KV

● Lead AARGM Advanced Anti -Radiation Guided Missile assembly lab, air force subassembly (prototype to production). Support a team of engineers with Stanley, Moog Air-Craft, Oriental motors, Honeywell and B.E Aerospace motor testing to production.

● Supervised assembly of servo, actuators, brush-less Electro-Mechanical Motors.

● Coordinated BOM with production management, collect data for estimated completion of job order.

● Maintain all lab equipment calibration corresponding with Quality Control Standards ISO17025, ISO9001, ISO13485, AS 9100 AS 9102 First Article For auditing and Internal and supplier compliance.

● Conducted material inspections in accordance with the specifications for the required materials.

● Prepared inspection quality test plans to ensure all technical specifications are followed.

● Organized inspection procedures for quality production standards.

● Coordinated quality systems checked and evaluated all performance based on standard ratings.

● Monitored all production performance of employees.

● Accomplishments: Launched ATK spin motor project prototype to production * home land security

● Start electromechanical lab ..all equipment see lab equipment list below

● Self- trained in Solid works 3D

● Receiving, Ordering all Lab Equipment and supplies ESD compliant

● Laboratory Supervisor

● Collaborate with engineers to implement electromechanical designs in AS9100-AS9102 industrial or other settings.

● Disassembly Reassembly of Electro-Mechanical prototypes.

● Consult with machinists or technicians to ensure that electromechanical equipment or systems meet design specifications.

● Analyze engineering designs of logic or digital circuitry, motor controls, instrumentation, or data acquisition for implementation into new or existing automated, servo-mechanical, or other electromechanical systems.

● Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.

● Design electromechanical equipment or systems.

● Translate electromechanical drawings into design specifications, applying principles of engineering, thermal or fluid sciences, mathematics, or statistics.

● Select and use laboratory, operational, or diagnostic techniques or test equipment to assess electromechanical circuits, equipment, processes, systems, or subsystems.

● Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

● Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

● Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

● Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

● Schedule all laboratory equipment calibration

● CP Films Inc., CA Jan 2009 – Jan 2010

● Machine Operator Vacuum Coating Process

● BVT 30 & LH- 48

● Following procedures with attention to detail to operate precision machinery to apply high performance coatings on substrates using the sputtering process.

● Operated computer-controlled evaporation deposition equipment using Hydraulics, Pneumatics,

● Disassembly Clean Reassembly of coating machine daily.

● Technical Math and Measurement Systems.

● Windows PC based control software matching resistance and transmission.

● Monitoring ion gages, optical thickness monitors, gas analyzers for argon & 02, plasma emission monitors, pressures, power supply, volts, ohms and kilowatts.

● Atmospheric pressure chamber to 1 Torr with ploy- colds and diffusion pumps.

● Executing operation of machinery with routine dis- assembly, cleaning and refurbishment, and reassembly.

● Learning new processes with a number of mechanical systems and equipment, following manufacturing protocol verifying the results with measurement equipment meeting any deadlines.

● Accomplishments: Learning 1 year process in 3 months left on two-man crew night shift 10 pm to 8am.

● Aveox Aerospace Inc., Simi Valley, CA Jun 2005 – Dec 2008

● Lead Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician

● Sub Contract: Respironics: medical division

● Interpreted a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral/ Diagram/ schedule form/ blueprints and schematics. Assembled brush-less Electro-Mechanical hospital respirator life critical motors, a component for FDA registered product, common device name Tran tracheal continuous gas delivery or Candance self- breathing system.

● Also soldering of Printed Circuit Boards under a microscope.

● Disassembly Reassembly of remanufactured motors

● Additional duties included documenting and filing each motors Hz, Amps, Volts, serial numbers for QC traceability, identification, configuration via in process reports, BOM, and travelers. Packaged, boxed, and shipped motors with a copy of in process reports of each unit to FDA for motors final inspection.

● Parts assembled included but not limited to: Magnets, Rotors, Front and Rear end Bell, Sleeve & Stators, Hall sensors, Connectors and Wire harness, Bearings and Shrink tubes.

● Additional Skills

● Responsible for all annual or bi-annual calibration cert REV & Data Control

● Oscilloscopes*Agilent DSO1004A 4 Channel, Tenma 72-3060/72-6805 20MHz 2 channel, Techtronic’s 2004A, 2000B 4 Channel

● Function Generators* BK Precision 4003A 4MHz up to 26GHz

● Surge Testers/DC HI-POT *Baker ST103E 2000V 200 Micro amps per div Meggers* MIT-310 1Kv 230425 5Kv

● Power Supply’s *Agilent 100V 50A, Mas-tech 30V 20A, Epsco 100V 20A, Pro-tech 30V dual 1.5A AC\DC

● Actuator Controllers* Allen Bradley 0-20 V 20A, Stanley 115-230V 50- 60Hz 20A, MOOG 28-270V 60 Hz 20A, Texas Instruments 60V 2.3 amp

● Glentech 28-270V 60 Hz 20A Vector 3PH 240V 18.6A 60Hz), Aveox 0-20V 20A

● Magtrol* DSP7000 dynamometer*, Power analyzer 6530*, Hysteresis Meter HD 710-6n-0100 440 oz.-in, Hysteresis Meter HD

● 515-6n-0100 240 oz.-in

● Millimeters * Fluke 289 True RMS Amprobe, True RMS /low impedance, Meggers,

● Sheet metal, riveting or mechanical assembly

● Surge Testers/DC HI-POT

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