Special operational tasks: performed validations (IQ, and OQ) on and equipment used on production floor | worked on assigned task to resolve the issue | monitored nonconformance reports for medical devices and made Performance Metric charts for Quality and Management. Day-to-day operational tasks: supported product lines from initial manufacturing stage through production | updated and developed inspection methods and procedures for in process on the production floor | Material Review Board member : reviewed nonconforming product from Inspection, and Production Floor.

Day-to-day operational tasks: inspected spine implants and surgical instruments | performed 1st Article inspections.

Saved over $60K with Six Sigma project within one year. Saved over $52K (540 inspection hours) as a result of an Inspection Reduction project within one year. Evaluation Team member for product transfer from Austin to Memphis - work involved validation of the facility, and performing of installation and operation qualification on automated packaging and labeling system. Assisted in integration activities - integrating processes and creating divisional documents to be used between Austin, Minneapolis, and Memphis sites. Special operational tasks: updated and developed Routers and Product Structures (BOMs) | investigated and resolved gage issues related to failures reported by Calibration | performed validations (IQ, and OQ) on processes and equipment used in production | developed and performed Gage R&Rs to improve inspection methods or to resolve inspection corrolation issues | supported for CAPA activities - worked on assigned task to resolve the issue | reviewed Supplier Change Notifications - worked with the suppliers relating to product and process changes | reviewed Supplier Process Control Plans when reviewing issues related to product | monitored nonconformance reports and made Performance Metric charts for Quality and Management. Day-to-day operational tasks: supported product lines from initial manufacturing stage through distribution and return of loaner inventory | updated and developed inspection methods and procedures for incoming quality area and distribution department | Material Review Board member: reviewed nonconforming product from Inspection, Distribution Services, Assembly, and Complaints.

Saved over $167K (2,098 inspection hours) as a result of a CMM fixture within three years. Special operational tasks: updated and developed Routers and Product Structures (BOMs) | investigated and resolved gage issues related to failures reported by Calibration | performed validations (IQ, and OQ) on processes and equipment used in production | developed and performed Gage R&Rs to improve inspection methods or to resolve inspection corrolation issues | supported for CAPA activities - worked on assigned task to resolve the issue | reviewed Supplier Change Notifications - worked with the suppliers relating to product and process changes | reviewed Supplier Process Control Plans when reviewing issues related to product | monitored nonconformance reports and made Performance Metric charts for Quality and Management. Day-to-day operational tasks: supported product lines from initial manufacturing stage through distribution and return of loaner inventory | updated and developed inspection methods and procedures for incoming quality area and distribution department | Material Review Board member: reviewed noconforming product from Inspection, Distribution Services, Assembly, and Complaints.

Special operational tasks: developed procedures and work instructions for the Incoming Quality Assurance (IQA) Department. Day-to-day operational tasks: inspected spine implants and surgical instruments | performed 1st Article inspections, inspection of specials, and assisted in complaint investigations | scheduled parts in Inspection area for Planner/Buyers and Engineers | coordinated Nonconformance Reports / Material Review Board.

Special operational tasks: developed procedures and work instructions for the Incoming Quality Assurance (IQA) Department. Day-to-day operational tasks: inspected spine implants and surgical instruments | performed 1st Article inspections, inspection of specials, and assisted in complaint investigations | scheduled parts in Inspection area for Planner/Buyers and Engineers | coordinated Nonconformance Reports / Material Review Board.