Experience

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  Cintas corporation

  Jun 2006 - Sept 2007

  Six sigma scholar intern

  Green Belt CertifiedUsed the principles of Six Sigma project management in order to remove process waste. Streamlined the company's feedback improvement system (Decreased process time by 67%).Analyzed data and processes to look for variation and root causes in first aid kit production, leading to a decrease in production time by 21%.SKILLSSolidworks, AutoCAD, Minitab, MatLab, Igrafx, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Instron, Beta LaserMike, Smartscope. Show less

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  Meridian bioscience

  Dec 2007 - Mar 2008

  Process engineering technician

  Conducted research of alternative drying methods to decrease production time for diagnostic test kits used to treat gastrointestinal, viral, urinary and respiratory infections.Developed a model that would decrease drying time from 36-48 hours to five minutes.Learned notebook keeping and FDA regulations.

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  Cincinnati sub-zero, inc

  Sept 2008 - Mar 2009

  Medical engineering co-op student

  Member of the Redesign Team, helping correct a FDA-recall.Redesigned and prototyped internal brackets to ease production of several current devices.Performed Validation and Verification Testing for potential new products.Authored Production sheets, Quality sheets, Device Work Instructions, and Technical drawings.

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  Boston scientific, inc

  Sept 2009 - Mar 2010

  Process development co-op student

  Performed Validation Testing for Next Generation Stent product.Created and updated documentation for all production equipment following validation including User Specifications, Intended Use, Functional Specifications and Preventive Maintenance.Authored Technical Reports, Gage R&R Studies, Test Methods and Technical drawings.

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  Cincinnati sub-zero

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2013

  Medical engineer

  Engineering and Team Leader for New Product Launch TeamLed redesign and re-launch of high demand, medical deviceResponsible for the sustaining and continuous improvement of several medical device lines including updates to meet changing IEC standardsResponsible for managing co-op students

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  Depuy synthes

  Apr 2013 - now

  Facilitate the Supplier Quality function to peers and direct reportsLead Supplier Quality activities for supply chain optimization/improvement projectsUse risk-based methods for control of suppliers of outsourced products and processes.Partner with suppliers to perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.Oversee supplier process validation activities (IQ, OQ, & PQ).Measure and communicate supplier performance on key quality metrics and the corresponding continuous improvement plans.Collaborate with design engineering to determine receiving inspection requirements of purchased components and finished product. Review and approve engineering design changes and supplier change requests to determine part re-qualification needs. Lead Auditor for supplier audits and assessments. Show less Use risk-based methods for control of suppliers of outsourced products and processes.Partner with suppliers to perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.Oversee supplier process validation activities (IQ, OQ, & PQ).Measure and communicate supplier performance on key quality metrics and the corresponding continuous improvement plans.Collaborate with design engineering to determine receiving inspection requirements of purchased components and finished product. Review and approve engineering design changes and supplier change requests to determine part re-qualification needs. Lead Auditor for supplier audits and assessments. Show less

  • Quality Operations Manager

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Team Lead, Supplier Quality

    Nov 2018 - Sept 2022

  • Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

    Mar 2017 - Nov 2018

  • Supplier Quality Engineer

    Apr 2013 - Mar 2017