PAUL R. VALENCIA

• Evaluated and approved multiple Use-As-Is (UAI) conditions by reviewing out-of-tolerance dimensions and assessing their impact on form, fit, and function.
• Reviewed and supported Field Modification Instructions (FMIs) to ensure accuracy, clarity, and feasibility for field implementation.
• Performed First Article Inspections (FAIs) to verify that initial production parts met all design specifications, drawings, and quality standards before full-scale manufacturing.
• Documented inspection results and coordinated with quality and engineering teams to resolve any discrepancies.
• Conducted root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement and implemented corrective actions accordingly.
• Managed production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining high quality standards.

• Utilized industry standard measurement tools to measure and verify precise tolerances
• Suggested new methods of machining that resulted in better product quality with reduced production time.
• Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders
• Inspected scompleted parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards
• Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions
• Collaborated with engineers and other machinists to develop optimal machining processes

• Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases
• Diagnosed complex electrical issues, restoring vehicle functionality.
• Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components

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