Travis Johnson

Responsible for mechanical and welding inspection of large scale subassemblies for the F-22 Raptor fighter jet and various other NASA and U.S. Department of Defense programs including the space shuttle, Atlas V, Minuteman, Titan and SM3 missiles, as well as the U.S missile defense program. Analyze and reverse engineer assemblies found to be discrepant. Experience working with titanium, electron beam welding, GTAW, chemical etching, heat treating, composites, solid rocket propellant, etc. Instruct and train new inspectors and interact with customers (ie. Boeing, Lockheed) and national/international partners. Maintain Inspection, Foreign Object Debris, and calibration logs. Verify and maintain work area compliance to applicable standards (ISO 9001:2000 and AS/EN9100 series) and conduct internal audits. Performed value stream mapping of entire program. Team involvement in program transition to a Lean manufacturing environment. Generate non-conformance reports and develop daily/program inspection plans. Identified improperly heat treated titanium forgings on the F-22 Raptor resulting in significant cost savings ($12 Million US) for the primary customer, Boeing, and the entire program. Monthly EH&S training as well as specialized EH&S training including Asbestos awareness, cleanroom procedures, compressed gasses, decontamination, ISO/EN 14000:2004, etching/nitric acid, solid/liquid rocket propellant, accident/error prevention, hazardous communication, hazardous material handling, industrial ergonomics, Injury and illness prevention, job safety analysis, industrial machine guarding, overhead crane safety, pressurized systems safety, explosives awareness, and 5S.

Responsible for first article, in process, receiving, and final inspections on any and all jobs within the facility. Primarily components related to the production of high end silicon wafer fabrication equipment for commercial use. Developed and maintained computer generated rejection and part histories; maintained hardcopy file database. Maintained and operated a Mitutoyo (CMM) Coordinate Measuring Machine. Reviewed and ensured timely and accurate quality guidelines, cost analysis, inspection plans and tool calibration cycles. Developed in process inspection set-ups to be used by production as well as other inspectors within the company. Headed the material review board (MRB). Interacted with customers and engineers to ensure accurate and cost effective solutions to complex manufacturing issues.

Performed first article, in-process and final inspection of all precision machined ceramic components within the facility. Main production involved silicon wafer fabrication equipment for commercial purposes. Other production included high Alumina grade lab ware and Cera-Pure components for medical devices. Maintained tool calibration cycles, part history files, and processed all Non-Conforming Material Reports. Quality representative on the material review board. Analyzed failure mode and root cause of production issues. Implemented corrective actions directly with manufacturing. Operated and maintained a Mitutoyo CNC/CMM. Developed CNC programs for automated inspection of high volume parts. Responsible for computer generated reports regarding production. Clarified and resolved manufacturing issues with customers and engineers.

This was a second job while working with Coors Technical Ceramics.

Responsible for receiving and in-process inspection of welds, surface finishes, powder coatings, plating and other aspects related to the production of large scale electronic frames.

Responsible for first article, receiving, in-process, and final inspection of all materials and assemblies related to the production of the worlds smallest infrared gyroscope, used in the Nintendo Wii. Developed and maintained part history files, including Non-Conforming Material Reports. Worked directly with the engineering and Research & Development departments to institute product requirements and production capabilities. Performed source inspections, vendor qualification audits and managed the documentation control system. Developed inspection procedures and stock transaction instructions using the Dataworks MRP system. Initiated and developed company quality control guidelines.

Performed visual inspection, freon degreasing, packaging, and stockroom transfer of all incoming material. Developed transaction and corrective action reports. Supervised and trained other employees. Interfaced daily with management on inspection and handling procedures.