Max Prieto
About Max Prieto
Max Prieto is a Quality Managing Systems Engineer with extensive experience in metallurgy and quality assurance. He has worked for various companies, including Ducommun Incorporated and Doncasters Group Limited, and has a strong educational background in Metallurgy and Quality Assurance.
Work at Ducommun Incorporated
Max Prieto has been employed at Ducommun Incorporated as a Quality Managing Systems Engineer since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing quality management systems within the organization. His expertise in metallurgy and quality assurance contributes to the company's commitment to maintaining high standards in its manufacturing processes.
Education and Expertise
Max Prieto studied Metallurgy/Metallography at ASM International, where he achieved certification from 2005 to 2008. He also earned an Associate's degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Cerritos College during the same period. Additionally, he studied Quality Assurance at California State University-Dominguez Hills from 2015 to 2018, achieving a GPA of 3.0. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in quality management and metallurgical engineering.
Background in Metallurgy
Max Prieto has extensive experience in the field of metallurgy, having held various positions across multiple companies. He worked as a Metallographer at Wesco Aircraft Co. for nine months in 2007-2008 and served as a Senior Metallurgical Laboratory Technician at Avibank Mfg Inc from 2009 to 2012. His roles have involved significant responsibilities in laboratory settings, focusing on metallurgical testing and quality assurance.
Professional Experience at Doncasters Group Limited
From 2017 to 2021, Max Prieto worked as a Quality Engineer at Doncasters Group Limited in Long Beach, California. In this position, he was involved in ensuring that manufacturing processes met quality standards and regulatory requirements. His experience in this role further solidified his expertise in quality management within the metallurgical sector.
Previous Roles in the Industry
Max Prieto has held several other positions in the metallurgy field, including Metallurgical Laboratory Supervisor at U.S. Bolt Manufacturing, Inc. from 2013 to 2014, and Metallurgical Laboratory Manager/QA Manager Assistant at AO Precision Manufacturing from 2014 to 2015. He also briefly worked in reliability materials testing at Virgin Galactic in 2015. His diverse experience across different companies showcases his adaptability and breadth of knowledge in metallurgy.