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Robert P

Mechanical Engineer - 20 Years of Experience - Near 32940

Occupation:

Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Melbourne, FL

Education Level:

Associate

Will Relocate:

YES

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ROBERT S. PROVERA 5864 Newbury Circle, Melbourne, FL 32940 (321) 750-3908 Rprovera1@cfl.rr.com Objective: I am seeking a Quality & Manufacturing Assurance Specialist position where I can utilize my acquired skills and education Summary: Over twenty years of electrical and mechanical Quality Assurance inspection oversight of flight hardware and ground support equipment in production environment leading development of Quality Management Systems and ISO implementation. Well versed in ISO-9001-2000 compliance requirements, statistical process control (SPC) in DOD manufacturing environments. Kaman Aerosystems Jacksonville, FL Nov 2013 - Jan 2014 Senior Quality Inspector • Perform a variety of complex inspections from receiving inspection to aircraft certification in support of production and/or engineering projects. • A diverse and difficult visual, mechanical, and functional inspection duties on detail parts, sub-assemblies, installations, and complete aircraft. This includes but not limited to, system checks, testing, calibration, verifications, measuring, and documentation of mechanical and cosmetic acceptance or rejection of component/systems. • Performs a variety of difficult visual and physical inspections and tests to aircraft and flight systems, providing written report regarding inspection and testing results as required. • Verify compliance with function systems test, procedures, type design data, flight safety requirements and cosmetic acceptability • Inspected Boeing, Bell Helicopters and Swarovski airplanes. Professional Experience Alpha-Omega, FL Mar2013-Oct.2013 Quality Inspector/Assurance • Inspecting the power plant/turbine • Support activities for oil and gas operations • Environmental activities • Professional and chemical services • NAICA codes • Blast inspection Boeing Aircraft, Nov 2011 – Mar 2013 Quality Assurance/Control • A10 Warthog, C130 and Chinook re-fabrication projects • Assist with new project bidding estimating and proposals • Manage and work DCMA and Customer corrective action requests (CARs) to successful completion of root cause and corrective action (RCCA) • Issue, track and maintain data (reports, notification, evidence, and communication) related to Government and Customer audit activity • Provide support for Customer and AS9100 registration audits by compiling objective evidence of QMS compliance and escorting the external audit team. • Provide inputs for monthly operating reviews and management reviews for the effectiveness of the QMS Piper Aircraft, Feb 2010 – Oct 2011 Inspector Specialist • Perform, Approve and Buy-off First Article, In-process, Functional and Final Installation Inspections of parts/assemblies to engineering drawings and sketches, which establish exact locations, dimensions, precisions and close tolerance part inspection for quality, completeness, proper functioning, documentation and adherence to engineering and FAA (AS9102) requirements • Proficient in the use of micrometers, calipers go and no-go gauges, dial indicators, height gauge and thickness measuring equipment • Determine methods of inspection, allowable deviations in dimensions and finishes when not shown on blueprints • Inspect sub-assemblies and completed major airframe assembly sections including tubing, wiring electrical components, control brackets, flight accessories and flight equipment • Perform functional checks on such systems as hydraulic, plumbing, electrical, fire suppression and flight controls • Document all nonconforming products and ensure isolation and control to prevent unintended use or delivery • Train other employees within the Inspection Department Lockheed Martin IS&GS-Defense, Apr 2008 – Jan 2010 Quality Inspector • Performed receiving inspection on GSE site consumables per drawings and specs • Performed mechanical, dimensional and visual inspection of machined parts to precision tolerance dimensions for aeronautics/aerospace hardware • Inspected valve hydraulic pumps, mechanical, structural welds per AWS and electronic/electro-mechanical components • Final inspection of completed products, stamping and packaging, tension test and in-process assembly per general aviation, commercial and military aircraft standards Kennedy Space Center, Wiltech Corp., Sep 2005 – Mar 2008 Mechanical Inspector • Performed inspection on flight hardware and ground support equipment • Conducted non-destructive evaluation (NDE) on aircraft/aerospace hardware • Verified liquid oxygen, hydrogen, helium, hydraulic, and diesel lines, valves and systems that were leak tested, pneumatic hydrostatic • Extensive use of precision measuring tools, test equipment, PMEL calibration hardware Washington Group, INC., EELV/Delta IV, SLC 37B, CCAFS, Nov 2002 – Aug 2005 Mechanical Inspector • Performed duties as Quality Control Lead/ Quality Manager • Performed subassembly, in process, and final inspections in the manufacture of military armored vehicles, inspected electrical, hydraulic and mechanical records • Worked closely with MRB, engineering and management, coordinated engineering change notices with assemblers, supervisors, and managers • Performed/maintained quality surveillance audits of internal processes and assigned sub-contractors and suppliers • Provided technical assistance to resolve quality problems and minimize schedule delays for the Atlas II & III and Titan IV • Disassembled, tested/evaluated, ground support equipment, and flight hardware used in the Space Shuttle, Titan, and Delta Rocket programs, precision cleaning, refurbishing, and functional testing • Received and inspected precision parts per blueprint specifications, assured adherences to drawings and contractual requirements • Traveled to vendors to perform source inspection, evaluate products against blueprints, specifications and negotiated any modifications • Maintained excellent working relationships with government representatives and private contractors Boeing, GSE In-flight hardware IUS Program, May 1989 – Oct 2002 Mechanical/ Electrical Inspector • All visual inspection for Delta, Titan and Space Shuttle programs on complex 41 • Witness the fit-ups and worked directly with NASA inspectors and government inspectors • Responsible for the oversight of government projects and subcontractors • Worked on the Inertial Upper Stage (IUS) expendable booster, used on both the Space Shuttle, and Titan launch vehicles • Duties included handlings of electrical and mechanical inspections on hardware and software as required per drawings • Assisted in performance of launch countdown along with NASA and Mission Control Center • Reported all discrepancies, unplanned events and hardware rejections • Monitored performance of procedures/work authorization documents in conjunction with NASA and Air Force inspectors Education and Certification: • Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering (Discontinued) • Certified Weld Inspector (Expired - 2009)

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