1. Joseph B. Lipps
1809 Sparrow Lane
Aubrey TX, 76227
Phone (940) 255-2189
joejoelipps@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE: Looking to secure a position that would allow for utilization of acquired skills and
experience to benefit company objectives and further career growth.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• In-Depth knowledge of ASME Code and NDE as well as welding processes/techniques.
Directly Manage Inspectors within a Quality Management System. Certified Quality
Management Professional
• A dedicated professional with over 15 years’ experience in management within the
aerospace aviation Industry at various levels including Quality Assurance, Fuel Systems
Repair, Sheet metal, Flight control Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical Systems, and
Supply.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to interact successfully with employees and
customers.
• Knowledgeable in the use and application of Quality standards and procedures, and all
Quality Inspection paperwork.
• Skilled in analyzing production practices to create new systems or revise established
procedures to improve efficiency of workflow.
• Excels at developing, organizing, coordinating and managing projects.
• Exposed too many troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques through active
management and constant interaction with diverse client base.
• Hardworking, loyal and trustworthy - can work with or without supervision.
• Extensive knowledge of over 8 military airframes. All systems qualified on most.
• Have traveled to countless countries including Japan, Russia, Portugal, Saudi Arabia,
England, Germany, Thailand, Guam, Diego Garcia, Hawaii, Turkey, Italy etc., to repair
and support military and civilian aircraft ensuring full mission capabilities and mission
completion.
• Have directly supervised and performed Aircraft repair operations in 13 different
countries.
• 6 Years direct Quality Management Experience within Oil/Gas – Pressure Products
• ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II Certified in MT, PT & VT
Peerless Manufacturing Wichita Falls, TX
Quality Assurance Manager Transferred to Denton TX, 8/2015
December 2012 to Present
• Responsible for developing, formulating, and directing the Company’s quality
assurance system programs such as: corporate and departmental metrics,
advanced analytical methods, problem solving, control techniques, facilitating
meetings, and driving change through the organization to ensure continual
improvement.
• Facilitates the achievement of quality and manufacturing objectives through an in-
depth knowledge of the Company’s product, engineering and manufacturing
capabilities as well as a comprehensive understanding of Peerless’ customer
base and the customers’ requirements.
• Coordinates with engineering, sales, and manufacturing personnel to effectively
resolve problems and continuously improve the quality of all processes related to
sale orders, product design, project management, contracts, materials,
specifications, and/or manufacturing operations by emphasizing prevention rather
than assessment.
2. • Maintains active contact with other departments, which is positive and supportive
of that group’s planning and budget objectives; ensures communication with
customers, and/or other team members is conducted in a manner that builds trust
and leads to efficient and effective problem resolution.
Peerless Manufacturing Wichita Falls, TX
Lead Quality Assurance Inspector
May 2010 to December 2012
• Leads the activities of employees engaged in inspection of raw materials,
components, sub-assemblies, final assemblies, tests, documentation
requirements, etc.; helps organize and control tasks in accordance with
production/inspection schedules and customer demands. Incumbent in this role is
the responsibility to assist other employees involved in inspection activities to
establish goals in the quality area.
• Facilitates the achievement of quality and manufacturing objectives through an in-
depth knowledge of the Company’s product, engineering and manufacturing
capabilities as well as a comprehensive understanding of Peerless’ customer
base, those customers’ requirements and ASME Code: performs detailed
inspection (raw materials, WIP and finish goods) and accepts/rejects product in
accordance with predetermined specifications/requirements; maintains detailed
documents/records/files accordingly.
• Coordinates with engineering, sales, and manufacturing personnel to effectively
resolve problems related to product design, materials, specifications, and/or
manufacturing operations.
• Maintains an active and thoughtful communication pattern with colleagues,
customers, vendors, and/or third party inspectors.
• Ensures all QA policies, procedures, directives and systems are in compliance
with company and/or applicable federal regulations; continually strives to increase
the level of quality assurance within the facility.
• Actively supports the Company’s QA needs by identifying and fulfilling individual
and system level training requirements, to include corresponding records as they
relate to inspectors and operators.
• Ensures daily/weekly/monthly reporting, as well as any other general
correspondence, is communicated accurately, concisely, and in a form
appropriate to the target audience.
• Have proven my ability to take on several roles effectively and accurately,
including the Quality Managers position.
• Successfully handled all Quality Manager Responsibilities during key times when
depended upon to do so.
Midas Auto Center Wichita, KS
Automotive Technician
March 2009 to February 2010
• Responsible for troubleshooting customer vehicles and ensuring a timely and
accurate repair. Excels in drivability issues, brakes, suspension and drive-train.
• Excellent mechanic with more than 10 years’ experience repairing and restoring
vehicles.
• Hard worker who can get the job done right the first time. Excellent customer
satisfaction rating.
3. Case New Holland Wichita, KS
Quality Assurance Inspector / Auditor
March 2008 to March 2009
• First member of ground floor Quality Audit, Inspection and test team for all models
of Case and New Holland Skid loaders.
• Responsible for the inspection of all skid loaders as well as assembly processes,
verifying blue-prints and work instructions
• Lead member of inspection team, heading the effort to incorporate inspection and
audit points throughout out each assembly line in an effort to achieve a higher
quality standard within the final products.
• Working towards the elimination of rework effort on completed products through
continued improvements in quality on production lines.
• Thoroughly efficient at reading and verifying accuracy of blue-prints, work
instructions, assembly processes, and improving overall quality and accuracy of
work.
• Responsible for thorough testing of heavy equipment washing chemicals and
processes determining the best application and use.
• Turned wash bay chemical findings into detailed work instructions on proper use
and wrote specifications which were implemented for use on the production floor
creating a 90 percent reduction in rework.
• Present responsibilities include the researching of assembly processes to obtain
specific information on numbers and areas of defects for the purpose of creating
informational graphs and charts to be presented to upper management.
• Previous responsibility enables me to utilize my in-depth knowledge of Microsoft
PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, as well as many other computer-based programs.
Triumph Aerospace (Boeing) Wichita, KS
Quality Assurance Inspector
October 2006 to March 2008
• Receive parts and inspect for proper documentation and sample inspect parts to
ensure that they meet Engineering Requirements.
• Inspector of Acrylic glass (Pilots windshield and several various optical aerospace
applications) for any Delaminating of plies and Distortion within the acrylic.
• Work in Quality Lab/ R&D performing tensile strength stress test and
shriek/bubble test as well as other tests on stretched and cast acrylic.
• Final inspector to view all products before shipment.
• Responsible for ensuring no optically defective products are shipped to customer
• Ensure all products and materials meet customer and engineering specifications
• Inspect sheetmetal final assembly parts for defective fasteners, rivets, and sealant
on products such as wing spars, and leading edge assembly’s.
• Knowledgeable in all areas of inspection and very versatile.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Iowa Park, TX
Correctional Officer
March 2006 to October 2006
• Responsible for the Care, Custody, and Control of over 2,000 Segregated
Inmates
4. ● Qualified as marksman during weapons training for the use of several firearms
• Attended a 3 month academy gaining extensive knowledge in law enforcement
• Trained in the use of force chemically, mentally, and physically.
• Able to communicate with people from any background, religion, or race
• Well versed in working long hours in stressful conditions
Spirit Aerosystems (Boeing) Wichita, KS
Sheet Metal Mechanic
October 2005 to March 2006
• Review and interpret Drawings and Blue-prints.
• Review quality requirements on planning and ensure timely and successful
Submittal
• Responsible for sheet metal fabrication and build-up of galley and entry fuselage
sections.
• Gained an enormous amount of sheetmetal experience in addition to practical
and administrative knowledge.
United States Air Force McConnell AFB, KS
(SSGT) Aircraft Fuel Systems Craftsman Kadena AFB, Japan
June 1999 to June 2005
• Troubleshooting and repairing all aircraft fuel system malfunctions and
Related systems
• Responsible for performing Isochronal, Preflight, Post flight, and end of runway
Inspections
• First to be called on for emergency preflight troubleshooting due too extensive
knowledge in all systems and quick repair rates.
• Well versed in supply / procurement process, have been responsible for the
ordering and receiving of hundreds of parts as well as installation, inspection
and forms documentation.
• Directly supervised 20-30 Airman at any given time
• Responsible for writing enlisted performance reports on each Airman and
Mentoring and training them to be responsible and professional mechanics.
Accomplishments:
- Awarded the Air Force Achievement medal on two occasions
- Air Force Accommodation Medal
- Several military decorations throughout a distinguished career
- Achieved Military rank of SSgt in less than 3 years.
- Graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business – 2010
- Transformed struggling QC Departments in 2 Separate Peerless Manufacturing Facilities into
efficient and highly regarded Quality Management Systems.
5. EDUCATION:
Certified Quality Management Training Wichita Falls, Texas
The Certified Manager of Quality Organizational Excellence January 2014
Handbook
International Organization for Standardization Wichita Falls, Texas
ISO 9712 Visual Leak Det. Inspection methods level II August 2013
Bonded Inspections Garland, Texas
Visual Weld Inspector Level II January 2013
Peerless Manufacturing Dallas, Texas
ISO Auditor’s Training November 2012
Bonded Inspections Garland, Texas
Magnetic Particle Examination Level II August 2012
Bonded Inspections Garland, Texas
Liquid Penetrant Examination Level II May 2012
Petroleum Institute for Continuing Education Houston, Texas
ASME Section VIII Division 1 Pressure Vessel Code March 2012
University of Phoenix Wichita, Kansas
Bachelors of Science in Business Management 2007 to 2010
University of Phoenix Wichita, Kansas
Associates of Arts in Business 2007 to 2008
Criminal Justice Corrections Academy Wichita Falls, Texas
Correctional Officer Training Academy 2006
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Wichita, Kansas
Air Frame and Power Plant Courses 2005
Spirit Aerosystems Wichita, Kansas
Spirit Aerosystems sheet metal training course 2005
United States Air Force Sheppard AFB, Texas
Fuel Systems Craftsman 7-Level school 2004
United States Air Force McConnell AFB, Kansas
Airman Leadership school 2003
United States Air Force Sheppard AFB, Texas
Aircraft Fuel Systems Technical School 1999
United States Air Force Lackland AFB, Texas
Military Basic Training 1999
