Dan Arias
Streamwood
Summary
My career with Northrop Grumman started March 2021. Within a 5 year span I’ve been blessed to work in multiple areas of inspection which include IRCM, DAS & Micro electronics. I like what I do and look forward to increasing my knowledge of inspection with Mission Assurance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Inspector III
Northrop Grumman
Rolling Meadows
06.2026 - Current
- Inspected components for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Inspected finished goods prior to shipment to guarantee they meet company standards.
- Documented inspection results and maintained records to ensure compliance during audits.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to quickly resolve quality issues, enhancing product reliability.
- Conducted visual inspections to identify defects or inconsistencies in materials.
- Rejected products and materials failing to meet expectations.
- Assisted in training new inspectors on proper inspection techniques and procedures.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss quality control measures and improvements.
- Worked with management teams to identify and implement process improvements, contributing to increased operational efficiency.
- Gold
- Cross trained IRCM, DAS & Micro electronics
Lead Inspector
Kellstrom Aerospace
Roselle
09.1998 - 03.2020
- Led inspection teams to ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards.
- Developed and implemented inspection protocols for aircraft components.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of materials and assemblies for integrity.
- Reviewed and approved inspection documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of aerospace regulations and industry trends.
- Created inspection checklists based on applicable codes and regulations.
- Rejected products and materials failing to meet expectations.
- Trained new inspectors on company procedures and safety practices.
- Developed training materials for new inspectors regarding acceptable practices during inspections.
- Ensured that all required documents were completed accurately prior to submitting them for review by management.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections conducted along with associated notes and photographs.
- Participated in weekly team meetings with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers.
- Conducted regular meetings with contractors and subcontractors to discuss project progress, potential issues, and changes in scope.
- Cross trained inbound inspection, outbound inspection, fork lift certified
- Addressed aircraft on ground (AOG) situations to minimize downtime.
- Certification of C of C , 8130s
- Work with OEMS
Education
Streamwood High School
Streamwood, Illinois Skills
- Quality inspection
- Inspection protocols
- Documentation accuracy
- Visual assessments
- Sap
- Gold
- Cadstar
- True view
- Crossed trained IRCM, Micro electronics, DAS
Timeline
Inspector III
Northrop Grumman
06.2026 - Current
Lead Inspector
Kellstrom Aerospace
09.1998 - 03.2020
Streamwood High School