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Raleigh, NC

SUMMARY:

Approximately 15 years in the medical device field as an Engineer and Manager in Quality and Regulatory roles. I have focused on both production and Confidential, and I have worked in both FT and contract/consulting positions. I have experience in both small and large companies and am looking for a new opportunity in the industry. I am open to either contract roles or the right direct hire role.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Raleigh, NC

Quality Director

Responsibilities:

  • Created Complete Quality Systems for 4 companies essentially from scratch:
  • Importer/Distributor, Contract Manufacturer, Design & Manufactures.
  • Written for both Electronic and Paper Systems.
  • Very Good External Audit Defense Record (QSIT, For Cause, ISO).
  • Written to Comply with 21CFR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971. ISO Certifications Achieved.
  • Supported Quality Systems I have created and also several others I have worked under:
  • Hosted a dozen+ FDA/ISO audits as Management Representative (most resulting in no findings).
  • Achieved and Maintained ISO 13485 Certification.
  • Participated in dozens of Audits as SME, Front/Backroom Lead, etc.
  • Been an integral part in remediation follow - up inspections.
  • Supplier Quality Manager: Audits, SCARs, NCRs, Validations for dozens of vendors.
  • Managed Training, Complaint, and CAPA Systems creating/overseeing hundreds of records.
  • QA/RA Reviewer of Documents (CO, CAPA, Complaint, Validations, DHF/Project Files, etc.)
  • Worked in Consent Decree Environment for years and championed remediation activities.
  • Firm believer in Root Cause Analysis and associated techniques and Tools.
  • Familiar with several QMS and CAPA software platforms (ETQ, MQ1, Agile, eMatrix, Quest, etc.)

Confidential, Ann Arbor, MI

Dir. QA/RA, Quality Manager, Engineer

Responsibilities:

  • Key Member in Design Inputs/Outputs, Verification & Validation, MFG Scale-Up, PMS/PMCF.
  • Submitter and active in 510(k) submissions, FDA & CPB correspondences.
  • Have successfully led projects to achieve CE Mark, and approval in dozens of other countries.
  • Lead for FMEA/PHA/Other Risk Management Tools and their effective implementation and use.

Confidential, Naples, FL

Dir QA/RA, Quality Manager, Mfg/Process Engineer, Production Supervisor

Responsibilities:

  • Validations (Process, Software, Design): Written/Executed Hundreds of protocols, plans, reports.
  • Hands-On with several ERP/MRB/Planning resources (JDE, Expandable, Quickbooks, SAP)
  • Frequent travel to and work with foreign companies.
  • Champion of visual factories and distribution of knowledge for good decision making.
  • Good Knowledge of Controlled Environments and EO Sterilization Processes.
  • Vast experience in Fixture Creation, Inspection Setup, NPI support, Test Method Validation.

Confidential, Ann Arbor, MI

Sr. Engineer, QE Manager, QA Manager, Dir QA/RA

Responsibilities:

  • 12+ years of direct reports (hiring/letting go/assessing performance/coaching/personality conflicts/etc.):
  • Groups of 30+ Hourly Production Associates
  • Groups of 25+ Technical Staff
  • Managed folks from diverse backgrounds: 6 continents and 25+ nationalities.
  • Project Manager
  • Relocation of 7 products’ processes from Tustin, CA mfg site to Ann Arbor, MI with no impact to customer.
  • Accountable for project management, all assets & processes and their assimilation.
  • Firm believer in coaching and mentoring employees.

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