1. Kai Kendall
4119 Bonita Dr
Oceanside, CA 92056
Cell Phone (714) 654-9562
Email: kaikendall3@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as a CMM Quality Inspector/Programmer in a challenging
environment where my fourteen years of technical and manufacturing experience can
be utilized. I am a dedicated employee with a working knowledge of Aerospace Industry
standards and applied technologies that include, but are not limited to, development and
operation of quality control systems, application and analysis of testing and inspection
procedures, the ability to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct
improper quality control practices, an understanding of human factors and motivation,
facility with quality cost concepts and techniques, and the knowledge and ability to
develop and administer management information systems and to audit quality systems
for deficiency identification and correction.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
December 2013 – June 2015
Quality Analyst/ Receiving Inspection
December 2013-October 2014
IQ Pipeline (as contractor)
October 2014-June 2015
L-3 Photonics, Division of L-3 Communications
Carlsbad, CA
· Inspection of components manufactured by a wide variety of production methods
· Guided purchase, program and set up system to use automated multi-sensor CMM
machine (Nikon, has programming language very similar to early PC-DMIS)
· Source inspection
· Starting supplier quality-engineer work (my goal is to get entire division of L-3 to
implement a supplier qualification process, based on automotive-industry PPAP
qualifications)

2. April 2010 – June 2014
Quality Inspector/ Programmer
Aluminum Precision Products
Santa Ana, CA.
· Inspection of machined aluminum and titanium forgings for aerospace industry.
· Program coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and document their set-up
instructions with personal goal of 100% robust programs.
· Assist other departments with CMM programming challenges
· Work with production department to improve product quality as needed
. Some reverse engineering of older parts that have been manufactured on 3-D profilers
. Educating management on long-term value of front-end quality engineering
. Working with CNC machine-programmers, during pre-production stages of machine
programming (model-drawing conflict resolution etc)
. Assist with interpretation of customer-supplied specifications as needed (paint thickness,
adhesion, thread data etc)
September 2006 – April 2010
Quality Inspector/Engineer
Superior Crankshaft, LP; Irvine, CA
· Inspection of machined billet crankshafts for racing industries (up to and including
Formula-1), 99% CMM work, 99% off models, 99% programming offline, before physical
parts available. Inspection includes dimensional, contour, surface finish gear and spline
inspection etc.
· Programming of several types (Zeiss, Mahr) of coordinate measurement machines, up to
and including specialized 8-axis equipment
. Surface finish/contour inspection, using specially manufactured Zeiss (TSK) equipment
· Equipment design and purchasing
· Training/supervision of personnel as needed for inspection department
· Development and maintenance of calibration system
· Active role in process improvement and process defect analysis
. Participate as key member in corrective action review (SCAR)
September 2004 – September 2006
Quality Technician
Oakley
Foothill Ranch, CA
· Assisted Quality Engineers with special projects such as Gage R & R, Data analysis etc.

3. · Reverse engineering of prototypes for design department, using laser-scanning
Coordinate Measurement Machine
· Capital equipment purchasing
· Development of various procedures and work instructions
· Development and maintenance of calibration system
· Attended daily MRB meeting for Rx Eyewear.
· Prepared weekly reports such as Yields, Defects Breakdown, and MRB Disposition for
Rx Eyewear using Excel and Minitab.
· Performed Warehouse Audit, and prepare formal report for findings.
· Trained new auditors on Work Instructions, Procedures, and Test equipment.
· Performed functional & cosmetic inspection for Hockey Shield, Prescription Eyewear and
Sunglasses.
· Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs, inputting data into quality
database.
· Assisted Quality Supervisor and Manufacturing in clarification of criteria / standard.
June 1999 – September 2004
Quality Analyst, QC Lead Inspector
United Plastics Group, Anaheim.
· Covered all data-collection phases of PPAP (pre-production approvals), including
preparation and administration of gauge R & R studies, capability studies, first article
inspections etc.
· Inspection of various molds and mold components
· Programming of optical CMM machines for both first-article and in-process inspection
· Gage R & R studies of above programs
· Development of statistically sound receiving inspection procedures
· Development and implementation of inspection plans, this often included liaison between
affected parties (engineering, inspection personnel, customer representatives, project
management etc.)
Managed second shift in-process inspection inspectors.
· Trained new inspectors on quality standards and requirement, also on new inspection
equipment.
· Performed duties as an in-process, receiving and final inspector.
· Made product disposition decisions in order to assure on time delivery of acceptable
products.
· Provided MRB with data about non - conforming product.
· Directly contacted with on-call quality engineer or manager to maintain smooth
production.
· Worked with production supervisors and technicians to help improve production process.
· Studied and reviewed First Article sample, Quality Plans and Part History for continuous
improvements.
· Participate in Capability Study, Repeatability & Reproducibility (R&R) Study.
· Verified non-conforming products.
· Assisted Quality Engineers with Root Cause and Corrective Action for Internal rejection

4. and Customer Complaints.
March 1996 – June 1999: Quality Inspector, United Plastic Group, Anaheim.
· Performed dimensional, functional, destructive, non-destructive testing, and cosmetics
inspection of injection-molded parts.
· Recorded inspection results using control charts.
· Provided quick and accurate start-up approval for production.
· Notified production technicians of non-conforming products in a timely manner.
· Performed final and receiving inspections.

5. SKILLS AND PERSONAL VALUES:
Proficient and currently working with most common measuring instruments such as Micro-Vu;
Optical Gauging Product (OGP), Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)*, Caliper; micrometer,
Height Gage, and Pin Gages. Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T)
Mastery of ten software languages including Zeiss Calypso software, Measure-mind, PC-DMIS,
specialized Mahr languages and many others.
Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Minitab. Able
Superior ability to learn new programs and software quickly.
Dependable, organized and resourceful, effective decision maker, enthusiastic, willing to
assume increased responsibility and adapts seamlessly to changing work environment
challenges.
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
ASQ Certified: Quality Engineer
ASQ Certified: Quality Technician
ASQ Certified: Mechanical Inspector

6. SKILLS AND PERSONAL VALUES:
Proficient and currently working with most common measuring instruments such as Micro-Vu;
Optical Gauging Product (OGP), Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)*, Caliper; micrometer,
Height Gage, and Pin Gages. Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T)
Mastery of ten software languages including Zeiss Calypso software, Measure-mind, PC-DMIS,
specialized Mahr languages and many others.
Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Minitab. Able
Superior ability to learn new programs and software quickly.
Dependable, organized and resourceful, effective decision maker, enthusiastic, willing to
assume increased responsibility and adapts seamlessly to changing work environment
challenges.
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
ASQ Certified: Quality Engineer
ASQ Certified: Quality Technician
ASQ Certified: Mechanical Inspector