Quality Director Resume
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 DirectorResponsibilities:
- 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.
