Zepher
James Raffensperger has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Most recently, they worked at Zepher as an Operation Support Specialist starting in June 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Prigel Machine and Fabrication as a Production and Quality Manager starting in April 2017. Their responsibilities included ordering material, maintaining AS9100D compliance, managing shop personnel, and ensuring on-time delivery.
Before joining Prigel Machine and Fabrication, James worked at Outback Manufacturing as a Quality Project Coordinator from August 2016 to December 2016. Their role involved ensuring the quality of parts, creating and updating job aides, and supporting AS911 documents.
From July 2010 to August 2016, James worked at Advanced Machining Services as a Quality Manager. James was responsible for maintaining the quality of parts, resolving quality issues, and maintaining the Quality Manual.
James also has prior experience as a Machinist at MiniMachine and Chapman-Huffman, where they wrote CNC set-up procedures and programs, oversaw machine operations and quality control, and implemented quality control procedures. James worked at MiniMachine from October 2004 to August 2009 and at Chapman-Huffman from February 2000 to October 2004.
Earlier in their career, James worked as a Prototype Machinist at SGL Carbon Group for a brief period in 1999, where they trained team members and created programs for complex prototype parts. James also worked at Climax Portable Machines as a Stage Coordinator from September 1995 to January 1999, where they optimized machining capabilities and improved shop flow.
Prior to that, James worked at Hogg & Davis, Inc as a Machinist from September 1994 to September 1995, where they improved documentation of programming, programmed and ran CNC and manual machines, and purchased tooling.
James Raffensperger's work experience showcases their expertise in quality management, machining operations, and implementing procedures. Their roles have focused on maintaining quality standards, overseeing production processes, and optimizing efficiency in a manufacturing environment.
James Raffensperger attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh from 1988 to 1990. During this time, they studied mathematics. However, they did not receive a degree in this subject.
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Zepher
Manufacturing solutions for aerospace and defense. Zepher is a 3rd-party development and production firm focused on helping bring your composite and electromechanical products to market. As the interface between engineering and manufacturing, we develop production processes, manage supply chains and quality, functionally test to required profiles, and assemble and integrate systems to AS9100 standards. Zepher also has in-house machining, mold / tooling design and creation, composite fab, and painting for rapid prototyping and manufacturing. 12 years of experience working with Tier I’s through startups makes no project to unusual or difficult. Zepher’s processes shorten timelines, reduce risks, manage costs, and provide customers with the surest path to sustained success in their markets. Over the years, Zepher has designed systems and processes to meet our aerospace and defense customers’ stringent quality expectations. From design to full rate production, we deliver quality and value at every stage. Zepher provides the largest benefits to customers who need: •Manufacturing sources for components, subassemblies, or complete systems •Fabrication solutions to technically difficult electro-mechanical units •Full service composite product development and fabrication •Physical labor for complex assembly or intensive production •Project management expertise on highly regulated programs •Parts kitting for BOM supply; spares; sustainment support Zepher is AS9100C/ISO 9001 Certified and ITAR Registered. We operate out of a new 22,000 sq. ft. facility in beautiful Bingen, WA. Learn more about us: www.zepherinc.com