Lendl Henderson
Final Integration Inspector
Montebello,CA
Work Preference
Summary
Personable and results-driven Inspector with over 20 years of expertise in equipment and machine troubleshooting, repair, assembly processes, and aerospace quality assurance. Proven track record in streamlining operational procedures and enhancing product quality control, highlighted by a role as a high-level Dragon Inspector at SpaceX. Exceptional communication skills facilitate collaboration with diverse teams to effectively leverage KPIs, ensuring timely delivery of results while adhering to budget constraints. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency in all work aspects.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
2
2
Degrees
Work History
Dragon Inspector
SpaceX
01.2019 - 04.2026
- Directed SpaceX initiatives for flexible safety net ticketing. Surpassed annual requirement of 12 safety nets, delivering over 55 this year.
- safety protocols for visitors, personnel, and machinery
- Ranked among top personnel in company for process improvement implementations, exceeding 500 projects with over 80% acceptance rate.
- maintaining rigorous standards of accuracy and quality in all inspections
- among top 5 percentile in company for personal qualifications
- display meticulous attention to detail
- employing multiple precision measuring instruments and upholding standards to ten-thousandths
Dragon Integration Technician
SpaceX
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Consistently set standards by maintaining neat, organized and clean work areas to avoid safety concerns and production delays, mitigating risk.
- Leveraged extensive skills in equipment operation, blueprint interpretation, and assembly processes to assist in all Crew Dragon builds for NASA and Dragon builds brought astronauts and re-supplied the International Space Station, significantly contributing to enterprise safety and efficiency from 2019 to now.
- Meticulously conducted visual inspections daily and checked for product defects, allowing for smooth and steady workflow.
- Carefully operated air, manual, and hydraulic tools daily to put together and align assemblies, completing component assemblies with minimal supervision to meet deadlines in every instance.
- Performed regular product and performance testing, diligently recording all results for future usage, increasing process efficiency throughout tenure.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues on operations and engineering teams to report on quality issues and enact successful resolutions, fostering working relationships. In 2021 I currently have 95 process improvement in which 80% have been incorporated for future Work Orders.
- So far in 2021 I have completed over 700 jobs while maintaining a 98.6% acceptance rating
- Adeptly formed assemblies and subassemblies using many basic and advanced tools ranging from ratcheting wrench to Instron 5900 Universal testing systems and lots more.
- Implemented Job Hazard Assessment documentation in June 2021 which was subsequently rolled out company-wide in August 2021, expediting procedures and increasing safety compliance.
- Currently the go to trainer for Seat actuator ATP testing, TXSW, Instron, GH1 GH3 GH6 motors.
- I also build and run ATP testing in totality for the nosecone mechanism, while improving production time by 56% when including inspections I was still able to improve the times by 26%
Sub-Assembly Mechanic
Robinson Helicopter
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Drew from experience working in assembly lines and skill in blueprint reading to comprehend many types of work orders and build components to warrant successful achievement of goals across 2018 and 2019.
- Entrusted with responsibility for assembling critical and non-critical parts for the series of Robinson Helicopters R22, R44, and R66, enmeshing consistency and integrity throughout all efforts.
- Successfully diagnosed multiple issues weekly after troubleshooting, utilizing skills in testing procedures and general critical thinking to repair problems in each occurrence.
Ground Service Agent
Horizon Air/Alaska Airlines
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Employed knowledge of production processes and safety understanding to maintain safe takeoffs, landings and aircraft operations throughout tenure, ensuring the safety of hundreds of guests daily.
- Took initiative to direct accurate cargo loading, including placement in relation to aircraft capacity, enabling flights to take off and land successfully.
- Safely operated ground equipment daily such as tow carts, air starts, belt loaders, and external power sources to charge plane battery, increasing workflow.
Supervisor
Opulent Paints and Raw Development
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Chiefly managed, directed, and motivated team of 6-10 home improvement specialists, enhancing workplace morale and culminating in an 22% increase in revenue in 2017.
- Amid a fast-paced environment, diligently inspected incoming supplies to verify compliance with materials specifications and quality standards, protecting client and shareholder safety and interests between 2006 and 2017.
- Executed detailed custom works for residential and commercial properties, creating strong ties and ensuring repeated business.
Education
Associate of Arts - Digital Communications and Media
Citrus College
Glendora, CAAssociates of Science - Aeronautical and Aviation
West Los Angeles College
Los Angeles, CA01.2020
Skills
- Quality and Detail
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Machinery Repair
- Executive Leadership
- Pipeline Management
- Camera and security systems
- Training & Onboarding
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher)
- Adobe Photoshop
- Google Docs
- Google Drive
- Google Calendar
- Google Plus
- Dropbox
- Equipment operation
- Paperwork evaluations
- Team building
- Ethics and integrity
- Safety awareness
- Training and mentoring
- Inspection reporting
- Visual inspections
- Quality control
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment inspection
- Regulatory compliance
- Progress monitoring
- Project management
- Report writing
- Industry standards
- Compliance training
- Process improvements
- Clean driving record
Certification
- Gold Star Employee – SpaceX
- Deans Honor Roll
- A&P Certification – 2020
- Airframe Maintenance Tech Certification – 2019
Languages
English
Interests
Family (coaching and playing with kids), Photography, Sports
Timeline
Dragon Inspector
SpaceX
01.2019 - 04.2026
Dragon Integration Technician
SpaceX
01.2019 - 03.2022
Sub-Assembly Mechanic
Robinson Helicopter
01.2018 - 01.2019
Ground Service Agent
Horizon Air/Alaska Airlines
01.2016 - 01.2018
Supervisor
Opulent Paints and Raw Development
01.2006 - 01.2017
Associates of Science - Aeronautical and Aviation
West Los Angeles College
Associate of Arts - Digital Communications and Media
Citrus College
Professional Development
- Avionics Harness Build and Re-Work
- High Pressure Testing PQ
- Multiple ATP testing PQ’s
- Safety Net leader at SpaceX
- 500+ Process improvements with above 80% acceptance rating at SpaceX
Organizations
Aeronautic/Aviation Club (West Los Angeles College)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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AS9100 Audit Golden Start (only 1 given company wide)
I received The golden Star award for the SpaceX company. During the AS9100 audit I was singled out to answer numerous questions about processes, safety, and equipment storage to a panel of audiors. I showed them specifications for processes and room safety procedures.
Affiliations
- Joel Osteen Ministries
- YMCA
Accomplishments
Became a technical trainer for trouble shooting different mechanisms, high power equipment, trained up Authorized Oversights as well as other inspectors.
Software
Excel
Microsoft word
Adobe
Warpdrive
TXSW
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins