Quality Assurance Control

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Merritt Island, Fl. ***** Phone 321-***-****

E-mail ************@***.***

William H. Tinker

PROFILE

NASA and Military trained Aerospace Quality Assurance Inspector/Technician offering more than 20 years of experience working on spacecraft. A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt experienced in all aspects of Continuous Improvement in a spacecraft processing atmosphere.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Vehicle Processing Technician (6/2009) SpaceTEC/ Brevard Community College

Certified Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt (2/2009) United Space Alliance (Lockheed Martin/Boeing)

Certified Aerospace Technician (4/2006 ) SpaceTEC / Brevard Community College

Certified Level II Visual Testing \ NDT (11/2006) United Space Alliance (Lockheed Martin/Boeing)

4/2012- Present PFC Inc.

Quality Control Specialist – Wallops Island Flight Facility, Va. – Launch Pad OA / Ops & Maintenance

As a launch pad quality control specialist, inspects all transporter erector launcher (TEL) systems, consisting of hydraulic, structural and mechanical. Inspects all systems in the liquid fueling facility (LFF), which contain liquid oxygen (LOX), liquid nitrogen (LN2), gaseous helium (GHe), gaseous nitrogen (GN2), and rocket propellant (RP-1), and associated storage vessels, piping, controls and instrumentation. Inspects all pad systems including deluge, environmental control (ECS), pneumatic systems for muscle air and purge, pressurization, power equipment, along with lighting, cameras, communication, structural steel and concrete. Works directly with the Quality Manager to define inspection, testing methods, techniques, and equipment and processes at the new launch facility. Assists in determining pass/fail standards and allowable variances. Coordinates procedural changes through engineering and processing personnel. Assist in the development of quality policies and procedures. Prepares project reports, as well as document control and archival.

5/2011- 4/2012 Yoh Services, LLC

Quality Control Inspector – Harris Corp. / Government Comm. Systems Division / Palm Bay, Florida

As the Primary Quality Inspector, for the MEXSAT G2 build team, I was responsible for performing inspections, tests and audits of all parts, assemblies, sub-assemblies. Performed CM duties by updating all tracking databases associated with the G2 build. As a member of the Large Aperture Antenna Reflector assembly team, I ensured all in-process and finished products, met company test standards with outstanding performance. Interpreted manufacturing drawings, diagrams and specifications, to approve or reject units or systems for in-process or final assembly. Maintained all support documentation, and performed sampling and testing of incoming components and raw materials. Worked with other team members, in determining methods, and procedures, necessary for inspection, and process improvements.

8/2003 - 4/2011 United Space Alliance(Lockheed Martin/Boeing) KSC, Florida

Aerospace Inspector, Sr. – Space Shuttle Orbiter Vehicle Quality Assurance/Launch & Recovery Ops

Performed quality inspection duties to ensure compliance to engineering drawings, specifications, work authorization documents, and operation procedures, as well as manufacturing and installation drawings. Inspected assigned areas and associated major components and sub-components, before, during, and after testing and pre/post launch operations for compliance with company and customer requirements. Performed closeout inspections of assigned areas for conformance/compliance, identifies non-conformances when necessary. Performed photographic documentation requirements in accordance with written procedures, policies and documents. Provided quality assurance technical representation in team and organizational meetings, and presents sound technical arguments to resolve quality assurance issues.

• Performed Quality Inspection (Per J-STD-001 & IPC A-610 /620 Standards) for Lockheed Martin IS&GS – Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS) manufacturing at Cape Canaveral Facility.

4/1991-8/2003 Lockheed Space Operations Company (United Space Alliance) KSC, Florida

Aerospace Technician, Sr. – (Senior Electrical Technician / Space Shuttle Systems)

Performed orbiter electrical testing and troubleshooting, with systems engineers, using standard and special test equipment. Performed orbiter electrical major modifications, installations and routine repairs/replacement of any discrepant wire harness/cables and connectors. Performed electrical payload bay reconfiguration and configuration in support of cargo engineering. Support payload interface testing with real time troubleshooting on regular basis to quickly and efficiently resolve problems encountered on cable routing or installed hardware.

• Team member of Orbiter Wiring Review Board, STS-93 Wire Short Team.

• Member of “Orbiter Wiring Awareness” Training Course Development Team.

5/1989 -3/1991 U.S. Air Force Onizuka AFS, Sunnyvale, Ca.

Satellite Network Controller

As Shift Supervisor, monitored, controlled and directed corrective actions to 20 satellite earth terminals and 64 communications links valued at over $200 million for the East Pacific Defense Satellite Communications System Operations Center. I also coordinated all satellite accesses by directing, monitoring and controlling earth terminal transmission parameters, for each link, to ensure optimum performance of critical communications. Utilizing a DEC VAX 11/785 and network planning software, assisted in the development, coordination and implementation of DCA directed communication network configurations.

• Received the Air Force Achievement Medal, as a “Cut Over” team member. Over 100 links, 30 earth terminals, and 5 separate satellites were utilized to cut over 2 new DSCS satellites.

Education & Air Force Training

Satellite Network Controller Course (600 Hrs.) - U.S. Air Force/U.S. Army

Noncommissioned Officer Supervisors Course (80 Hrs.) - U.S. Air Force

Telecommunications System Control Specialist Course (700 Hrs.) - U.S. Air Force

NYS Regents High School Diploma - Watkins Glen Central School, Watkins Glen, NY

Security Clearance History

DoD Secret 1981-1985, Top Secret 1985-1991, NACI 1991-Present

Military Honors

National Defense Service Medal

U.S. Air Force Achievement Medal

U.S. Air Force Good Conduct Medal

U.S. Air Force Space Command/1999th Comm. Sq. - Satellite Network Controller of the Quarter.

United Space Alliance/NASA Honors

Taking Charge of Safety Award - 2/2011

Certificate of Appreciation- Lockheed Martin / PTDS / IS&GS Defense - 8/2010

Certificate of Appreciation- NASA Shuttle Mission STS-128 - 5/2010

Quest for Excellence Performance Award - 9/2005

Certificate of Recognition- STS-107 Columbia Recovery Team - 4/2003

NASA Group Achievement Award- STS-107 Columbia Recovery Team - 2/2003

NASA Group Achievement Award- Space Shuttle Vehicle Wiring Inspection Team - 5/2000

Letter of Commendation-Space Shuttle Vehicle Processing - 1/1995

Letter of Commendation-Space Shuttle Vehicle Processing - 2/1992

Certificate of Appreciation- NASA Shuttle Mission STS-44 - 12/1991

Certificate of Recognition- Continuous Improvement Process Team Award - 10/1991

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