Kangchara Som
About Kangchara Som
Kangchara Som serves as a Senior Quality Inspector at Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, where he applies his expertise in engineering drawings and GD&T principles. He has extensive experience in quality assurance across various companies and holds certifications in ISO standards.
Work at Millennium Space Systems
Kangchara Som has been employed at Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, as a Senior Quality Inspector since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the quality of products and processes on-site in the United States. His expertise includes reading and interpreting engineering drawings and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Kangchara Som has extensive experience in quality assurance roles across various companies. He worked at Raytheon as a Senior Receiving & Test Inspector from 2019 to 2024. Prior to that, he held positions as a Quality Assurance Lead at Ultra PRO International LLC and as a Quality Assurance Inspector at Cavotec and Arrowhead Products. His career in quality assurance began at Carlisle Companies, where he served as a Quality Lab Technician Lead from 2008 to 2012.
Education and Certifications
Kangchara Som studied at Long Beach City College from 2001 to 2005. He also attended Reid High School during the same period. He holds certifications in ISO-9001, AS9100, AS9102, and IPC-600/IPC-610 workmanship standards, which support his qualifications in quality inspection.
Skills and Proficiencies
Kangchara Som is skilled in non-destructive testing (NDT) and familiar with problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5 Why, and Ishikawa. He demonstrates proficiency in using various inspection equipment, including thermal ovens, calipers, height gauges, and micrometers. Additionally, he is experienced with software tools like Net-Inspect, Inspection Expert, AutoCAD, and Probotix, which are essential for quality inspection tasks.
Language and Communication Skills
Kangchara Som is bilingual in English and Cambodian, which enhances his ability to communicate effectively in diverse work environments. This skill is particularly valuable in collaborative settings where clear communication is essential for quality assurance processes.