Tuan Nguyen

About Tuan Nguyen

Quality Engineer with a wide range of experience in Additive, Aerospace, Energy, Automotive, and Defense manufacturing industries. Skilled in ISO 9001:2015 / AS9100:D Quality Management Systems, Internal Auditing, Supplier Quality Management, Contract Review / Risk Assessment, and Root Cause Analysis. Strong quality assurance professional with an emphasis on providing value to the customer.

Experience

1. Staff Quality Engineer

   Axiom Space

   Aug 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   AS9100 Stage 1 Project Lead. Implemented an AS9100 accreditted Quality Management System. Successfully gained certification 9/2023 across all 3 programs.+ Lead AS9100 Internal Auditor. Coordinate and schedule internal audits. Review and publish audit results for management.+ Cross Program Quality Engineer. Support all Axiom Space programs including: Space Station, Space Suit (xEVA), and Private Astronaut Mission (PAM) Programs.+ Space Station Quality Engineer. Provide guidance on manufacturing and inspection practices on the Space Station docking adapter and various subsystems in Habitat 1 (H1).+ xEVAS Quality Engineer. Lead initial efforts to develop and shape the Space Suit manufacturing and inspection processes in our Soft Goods Sewing lab+ PAM Quality Engineer. Support manufacture of crew bags and packing of crew cargo.+ NCR and MRB Process Owner. Developed the NCR and MRB process in alignment with organizational goals and inspired by NASA processes. Conduct NCR and MRB training. Lead development of the Jira based NCR tool.+ Supported the development of the Designated Verifier program to allow peer on peer inspection on a risk based allowance.+ Developed and implemented a Fastener Control Plan in accordance with NASA-STD-8739.14 and NASA-STD-5020 to control fracture critical fasteners.+ QA Scrum master. Establish Agile methodology within Quality Assurance, as well as Safety and Mission Assurance departments.+ Member of the Axiom Culture Committee. Support the dissemination and adoption of organizational values through hosting culture immersion sessions.+ Continually develop strong relationships across the organization at all levels to drive participation in the QMS.+ Excellent communication skills focused on listening, understanding, and creating synergistic opportunities.+ Constantly searching for knowledge and experience, coalesing best ideas, and creating opportunities for our best to drive their ideas to fruition.

Education

• Portland State University

  Minor, Small Business Administration/Management

  2008 — 2009

• Portland State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Micro / Molecular Biology

  2003 — 2009