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Ankeny, Iowa

Johnston, Iowa

Johnston, Iowa

Dir of Operations for a start-up medical device company that designs and manufactures patient vital signs monitors for use in military and civilian EMS markets. Responsible for moving initial product concepts through development into production and commercial sale.Helped to obtained FDA product approvalImplemented standardized practices and procedural controlsDeveloped & maintained company-wide quality system to ensure compliance with FDA regulations and requirements.

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Newly created position reporting directly to company President with three primary functions: Strengthen current customer business base, identify & evaluate other medical product markets in order to diversify, and expand both foreign & domestic business opportunities.

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Led a five person engineering/design team, with the additional responsibility of coordinating all company activities during the product development process, from initial concept to full scale production release. Functioned as the primary point of contact with the customer presenting status reports to peer groups and executive management. Responsible for meeting all customer specifications and expectations including: Delivery schedule, product cost, quality, federal (FDA) & international (ISO) regulations.

Des Moines, Iowa

Responsible for overseeing all Engineering Department activities and managing department personnel. Instituted standard practices and procedures. Developed training materials and instructed Production Department personnel in assembly methods and reading/understanding engineering specifications.

Des Moines, Iowa, United States