Austin VanBenschoten

• Manage multiple facilities and teams of quality professionals across San Diego and Los Angeles areas.
• Integrated Lean Six Sigma principles into internal processes.
• Implemented advanced statistical process control (SPC) techniques through automation and digital transmission.
• Applied Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies to enhance internal and supplier processes.
• Improved supplier quality performance through corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Delivered major cost savings by lowering internal scrap from 10% to 2%.

• Conducted in-process checks utilizing various hand tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges. etc.).
• Inspected complex geometry parts for military applications.
• Operated Hexagon CMM's to ensure accuracy and increase throughput.

• Managed a team of quality professionals, including three inspectors and one engineer.
• Developed, implemented and revised SOPs and work instructions to ensure compliance with AS9100 standards.
• Planned and conducted internal and external audits inline with aerospace requirements.
• Implemented corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence of nonconforming product.
• Programmed and provided training on Hexagon & Zeiss CMM's.

• Programmed and operated three bridge CMMs utilizing PC-DMIS, Verisurf, & MCOSMOS software.
• Engineered CMM fixturing to boost throughput by enabling multi-part looping.
• Inspected complex aerospace and ground support components, including safety and fracture critical
  parts, landing gear mechanisms, and hydraulic systems.
• Analyzed statistical data to develop and implement process control plans.

Seyer Industries:

• Quality Inspector (2018 - 2020) - Programmed and operated Hexagon CMMs and FARO arms for precision inspections of aerospace components and assemblies.
• CNC Machinist (2016 - 2018) - Set up and operated 4-axis Okuma lathes and 9-axis Mazak Integrex mill-turn machines, performing precision machining and preventive maintenance.

SAF Holland:

• CNC Machinist (2014 - 2016) - Handled multi-process machining operations and assisted with SPC data collection to support production and quality.