Aerospace QA/QC Inspector with CMM Expertise

VICTOR CASTRO

Winchester, CA *****

951-***-**** **********@*****.***

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/victor-castro-QA-QC

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Quality Assurance Professional with 16+ years of experience in aerospace and aviation manufacturing. Expertise in AS9100/AS9102 compliance, CMM inspection (Hexagon PC-DMIS), and GD&T interpretation. Proven ability to identify root causes of non-conformance, improve inspection processes, and support high-quality, on-time delivery for major aerospace programs. Bilingual (English/Spanish) with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)

● AS9100 & AS9102 Compliance ● GD&T Interpretation

● CMM Operation (Hexagon/PCDIMS) ● First Article Inspection (FAI)

● Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR) ● Dimensional & Visual Inspection

● Blueprint & Technical Drawing Interpretation ● Calibration of Precision Instruments

● Manufacturing Process Inspection ● Continuous Improvement (5S)

● Team Leadership & Cross-Functional

Collaboration

● Microsoft Excel & Word

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Quality Inspector Veridiam Inc. – Oceanside, CA

June 2022 – January 2026

● Operated Hexagon CMM (PC-DMIS) to inspect high-precision aerospace components, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards and customer specifications

● Performed in-process and final inspections, supporting on-time delivery and minimizing rework

● Conduct setup verification and in-process inspections.

● Generated and documented NCMRs, contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions

● Perform outside process inspections (etching, heat treat, passivation).

● Complete detailed final inspection reports for all job orders. Quality Control Inspector Pankl Aerospace – Cerritos, CA July 2019 – May 2022

● Reviewed 60+ weekly work orders and blueprints to determine operational sequencing and compliance.

● Conducted first-piece, in-process, and final inspections on aerospace components.

● Inspected shafts and rotors for major aerospace customers including Sikorsky, Bell Helicopter, and Pratt

& Whitney.

● Issued red tags and initiated non-conformance reports for dimensional and cosmetic discrepancies.

● Performed outside process inspections including shot peen, heat treat, and plating.

● Operated precision contour graph equipment.

● Assisted in compiling complete customer data packs. Quality Assurance Inspector TriMas – Martinic Engineering – Stanton, CA August 2018 – July 2019

● Conducted receiving inspections ensuring proper certifications and compliance.

● Performed dimensional and visual inspection of casting components.

● Generated Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMR).

● Maintained accurate QC inspection logs and documentation.

● Inspected first-piece, in-process, last-piece, and raw materials.

● Verified documentation and paperwork prior to shipment. Victor Castro **********@*****.***

Quality Assurance Inspector Arrowhead Products – Los Alamitos, CA July 2015 – August 2018

● Conducted dimensional inspections of space and aerospace components.

● Inspected weldments and issued weld wire rod per blueprint and traveler requirements.

● Performed source inspections and borescope visual inspections in clean room environments.

● Assisted in completing weekly First Article Inspections (FAI).

● Collaborated with Quality and Mechanical Engineers to resolve discrepancies. Quality Control Inspector Bechler Cams Inc. – Anaheim, CA November 2013 – May 2015

● Performed incoming inspection of raw materials per P.O. and traveler requirements.

● Completed First Article Inspections per AS9102 standards.

● Calibrated inspection tools and gauges.

● Prepared Certificates of Conformance and shipping documentation.

● Coordinated outside processing (passivation, heat treat, grinding, threading). EDUCATION & TECHNICAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION

NTMA Training Center

● CNC Programming Certificate

● Inspection & Blueprint Reading Certificate

● Welding Inspection Specialist (Since March 2016)

● Standards: AWS B5.2, AWS D17.1, AWS D17.2, MIL-STD-2219, AWS B2.1, AWS B1.11, BSS 7675

● QA/QC Inspection & Blueprint Reading Certification (Since March 2008) TECHNICAL SKILLS

● GD&T ● CMM Operation (Hexagon/PC-DIMS)

● AS9100 / AS9102 Documentation ● Quality Inspection Systems

● Manufacturing & Aerospace Standards ● Bilingual: English & Spanish

● Precision Instruments: Micrometer, Caliper,

Optical Micrometer, Height Gauge, Optical

Comparator

● Calibration Procedures

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

● Detail-Oriented & Quality-Focused ● Strong Mechanical Knowledge

● Reliable & Highly Motivated ● Effective Team Leader & Mentor

● Committed to Continuous Improvement

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