Rory T. McNinch

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Oceanside Ca 92057

949-***-****

adwdtv@r.postjobfree.com

Specialized Training and Personal Achievements

• Mechanic for ADR Motorsports, a professional race team, for long time HONOS Superbike rider and team owner David “Aussie Dave” Anthony for MotoAmerica road racing season. Key member of the team to assemble the crew and equipment to make it a winning year each season. Complete maintenance of super bikes in preparation to qualifying and for actual race schedules (2011 – 2022)

• Atlassian Confluence, JIRA, and JIRA Service Desk (2015 – 2021)

• Dropbox and other asset management systems (2015 – 2021)

• Lean Lite Bootcamp (2017)

• Successful Completion of NASA White Sands COPV Damage Detection Course (2016)

• SpaceX Limited Level II Orbital Tube Weld Visual Inspector Training (2016)

• Secret Clearance Status Granted (2015)

• Successful Completion of Advanced Composite Repair Course (2012) Professional Experience

ABL Space Systems El Segundo, CA May 2021 – November 2021 Production Manager

• Critical liaison between Executive team and production line, ensuring all pertinent information flowed properly

• Directly led efforts during the company hiring surge and successfully increased employee recruitment and retention by 25%

• Completely responsible for leading all departments in production, to include the following: Machine Shop, Structures, Tube Shop, Propulsion, Avionics Harnessing, Panel Shop, Sub-Assemblies, and Final Integration

Roman Global Resources San Clemente, CA November 2019 – April 2021 Operations and Quality Manager

• Directly led the company in implementation of multiple process changes leading to a 90% reduction in late deliveries

• Improved Quality Management System through creation of Quality Inspector Training Manual

• Supervised and managed the inspection & measurement of product specifications to assure compliance with customer documentation, drawings and industry standards

• Prepared Quality Assurance documentation (First Article, PPA and Corrective Actions)

• Assisted manufacturing department with product finishing and resolved any quality issues with product specs. Performed rubber testing, as required, on incoming batches of material

• Active communication with US and international vendors and clients to improve orders, production optimization and target delivery dates

• In charge of keeping the company compliant and current with AS9100 requirements and audits, both internal and external

• Serves as a direct & critical liaison to the principal Owners for all daily operational and quality assurance aspects

Rory T. McNinch

Space Exploration Technologies Hawthorne, CA December 2015 – June 2019 Production Supervisor – Structures, Closeouts, Propulsion, Orbital Tube Welding Falcon 9 / Falcon Heavy

• Coordinate and steer the collective efforts of Propulsion, Structures, Closeout technicians, orbital tube welders and supporting staff in all related areas

• Enforce area standards and policies including bi-annual reviews and performance management

• Interface with area leadership and prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals

• Schedule risk identification and mitigation

• Coordinate support organization efforts to minimize production interruptions

• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications

• Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement

• Establish and analyze area metrics for trend extrapolation to drive the following: o Personnel training and development

o Development and implementation of efficiency improvement projects o Optimization of product flow through the factory o Root cause analysis and the implementation of corresponding corrective action plans o Identification and elimination of defects within the area value stream o Reduction of downtime for product and personnel

o Identification and elimination of defects within the area value stream Lead Quality Assurance Inspector Falcon

9 / Falcon Heavy

• Quality Inspection point of contact for 1st shift for production supervisors, department managers and engineers to ensure and coordinate proper quality support and work completion of structure tank builds, as well as final propulsion and avionics integration

• Provides in-process and final inspections of COPV assemblies and orbital tube weld assemblies utilizing bore scopes and additional precision measuring equipment

• Diligently creates new processes and procedures to increase consistency, efficiency, and ease of training for inspectors and technicians

• Performs root cause analysis and corrective action to prevent repeat issues and identifies necessary planning and design changes actively contributing to a 25% tact time reduction

• Supervises, coordinates and trains 19 Quality Inspectors responsible for flight hardware valued at more than $200 million

• Continuously overseeing over 90,000 inspection requests and creating over 4000 issue tickets identifying non-conforming conditions on flight hardware which aids in the prevention of flight mishaps and directly and positively contributes to a 95% mission success rate of all conducted Falcon 9 V1.1 and Falcon Heavy flights

Quality Assurance Inspector

Falcon 9 / Falcon Heavy

• Ensured and coordinated proper quality support and work completion of structure tank builds, as well as, final propulsion and avionics integration

• Supported IPT establishments and guided inspectors in their respective role, achieving increased efficiency, enabling inspectors to not only answer more calls, but reduce wait time

• Performed root cause analysis and corrective action to prevent repeat issues and identify necessary planning and design changes actively contributing to a 25% tact time reduction

• Supervised, coordinated, and trained 16 Quality Inspectors responsible for flight hardware valued at more than $200 million

Rory T. McNinch

• Diligently created new processes and procedures to increase consistency, efficiency, and ease of training for inspectors and technicians

• Instructed Authorized Oversight and inspector trainees during their on-the-job training on quality practices and procedures, directly contributing to the certification of two authorized oversight inspectors and 5 new quality inspectors

• Routinely observed technical operations and offered guidance and/or served as an additional technical resource to department leadership, technicians and other inspectors

• Monitored manufacturing compliance to NASA, customer and internal specifications to meet launch and mission requirements

• Performed additional related duties in order to ensure an efficient and effective work environment

• Provided detailed in-process inspections on vehicle structural, propulsion and avionics assemblies utilizing detailed drawings, computer-aided design models and established processes to verify conformance to design requirements

• Provided in-process and final inspections of COPV assemblies and orbital tube weld assemblies utilizing bore scopes and additional precision measuring equipment

• Had a proven inspection experience utilizing various precision inspection and measurement tools

• Effectively communicated to technician, engineering and area leadership to help resolve quality related issues

• Identified, processed and contained production non-conformances in accordance with prescribed procedures and processes as required

VMM-364 MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA August 2014-December 2015 Airframes Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge

Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative

HMMT-164 MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA January 2010-August 2014 Airframes Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge

Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative

Quality Assurance Representative

HMM-262 MCAS Okinawa, Japan

Airframes Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge January 2008-January 2010 Collateral Duty Inspector

Aircraft Qualifications Maintenance Certifications 8 years in aircraft maintenance management

• Master experience interpreting hydraulic system schematics, diagrams and sketches

• Qualified as a Quality Assurance Representative for Airframes and Powerplants (2012)

• Qualified in Hydraulic Contamination, Tire and Wheel for Boeing CH-46E and MV-22

• Specialist in work and manpower planning and quality improvement

• Master experience in Phase Maintenance, Airframes, Flight Line, Quality Assurance andCorrosion Control

• Quality Assurance Administration Course (2013)

• Efficacious Completion of Hazwaste Handlers Course and Hazmat First Responders Course (2013)

• Certified in Aircraft Paint & Markings (2012)

• Successful Completion of Corrosion Course (2012)

• Licensed in the use of aircraft ground support equipment (2007-Present)

• Specialist in the use of precision measuring equipment

• Licensed Operator of Auxiliary Power Unit for CH-46

• Licensed Operator of Auxiliary Power Unit for MV-22

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