Tim Gallegos
About Tim Gallegos
Tim Gallegos is a Supplier Quality Engineer currently serving as the Lead ZDP Execution Engineer at Collins Aerospace, with extensive experience in quality assurance across various aerospace companies. He has held multiple roles in the industry since 1985, demonstrating expertise in regulatory compliance and quality management systems.
Work at Belcan
Tim Gallegos has been employed at Belcan as a Supplier Quality Engineer since 2019. In this role, he serves as the Lead ZDP Execution Engineer for Collins Aerospace. His responsibilities include ensuring supplier quality and compliance with industry standards. His tenure at Belcan has contributed to his extensive experience in quality assurance within the aerospace sector.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current role, Tim Gallegos worked at several organizations in various quality assurance capacities. He was a Quality Assurance Engineer at Summit Technologies & Solutions, Inc. from 2020 to 2022. He also held positions at Aerojet Rocketdyne, Eclipse Aviation, Honeywell Aerospace, and GE Aviation, among others. His diverse experience spans roles such as Lead Auditor and Quality Management System Coordinator, showcasing his expertise in supplier quality engineering.
Education and Certifications
Tim Gallegos studied at the Technical Vocational Institute (TVI), where he achieved multiple qualifications, including AVIA - 101 Introduction to Aircraft Structural Assembly, CNC Programming, Design Drafting Engineering Technology, and Machine Trades. He is also certified as an ASQ AS9100C Lead Auditor, which pertains to quality management systems in the aerospace industry. Additionally, he holds certification in Electronics and Electronic Assembly inspection per IPC-A-610.
Expertise in Regulatory Compliance
Tim Gallegos possesses extensive knowledge in maintaining compliance with FAA, Government, and Commercial Industry Regulatory requirements. He is well-versed in the United States Code of Federal Regulations Title 14, which includes parts 21, 33, 8110.4, 8120.2, and 8100.7. His expertise also extends to NQA-1 Nuclear standards, which are related to quality assurance requirements for nuclear facilities.
Technical Skills
Tim Gallegos has strong computer skills, demonstrating proficiency in all Microsoft applications. His technical capabilities are complemented by his extensive experience in quality assurance roles across various aerospace companies. His background in engineering and quality management allows him to effectively contribute to projects and ensure compliance with industry standards.