Responsible for all single use and reprocessed devices used in robotic surgeries with the Monarch platform.Driver for platform redesign for DFM/X with >50% reduction in COGS while delivering on equivalent or improved performance.Team includes 50+ dedicated individuals responsible for design and development for all robotic endoscopes, robotic tools, working channel instruments, access devices, and packaging.

Responsible for the success of the department through establishing clear departmental goals and directives Work closely with cross functional teams throughout the company to improve cooperation, break down barriers, standardize methodology, and improve the speed to market for the R&D pipeline.  Responsible to lead a group of project leaders, development and manufacturing engineers through a large cross functional global organization Prioritize building a high performing team through hiring, promoting, developing, and nurturing team members (Managers, Project Managers, and Engineers) Manage international teams and vendors to meet stringent quality standards and aggressive timelines Act as designer, development engineer, and project leader on the most complex internal R&D project to date for Merit Medical Department expert on design controls, budget, and timelines Design for manufacturability Complex electro-mechanical design Results driven and motivated to step in wherever needed to meet project timelines Reliable and adaptable: able to quickly learn new systems and operations

Lead and manage a number of simple and complex projects with cross functional teams from prototype through commercialization stages Initiated and completed 3 development projects in an 18 month time frame to take <$1M/yr sales product line to a >$10M/yr sales product line. Technical expert for design of new products and material selection Department technical expert for all coating projects Focus on establishing aggressive timelines and delivering good quality products on time Proactive in failure analysis and corrective and preventative action implementation Design, prototype, develop, manufacture, and qualify class II & III medical devices for global launch and productionManager of Engineers, Technicians, and Interns

• Designed and managed in-vivo and in-vitro testing to evaluate application of new technologies on existing product lines• Lead contact with vendors during co-development of technology application on Bard devices• Technology lead on cross-functional team integrating an external technology within an existing product line• Researched and developed coating processes for a variety of base material substrates and applications• Tested products from concept to verification phase of the design process• Developed testing protocols, reports, test methods, and engineering evaluations for determining the functionality of coatings• Conducted biocompatibility evaluations of new products and materials prior to FDA submissionManager of Technicians and Interns