Dennis Mendez Email & Phone Number

San Jose, California, Us

Currently do private tutoring. Have helped in these subjects:SCIENCES:Biology, Honors Biology, Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physics, Honors Physics, IB PhysicsMATH:Alg. 1, H. Alg. 1, Geo., H. Geo., Alg. 2/Trig, Trig, Honors Alg. 2/Trig, H. Precalculus, AP Calculus AB/BC, College level calculus(Single Variable) TEST PREP:SAT Math, ACT Math and Science

Aliso Viejo, Ca, Us

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

-Led development efforts of catheter assembly processes to ensure capable and repeatable processes using DOE’s to optimize for manufacturing and help set up manufacturing line and equipment needs-Wrote pertinent documentation required for releasing catheter projects into manufacturing including --Work Instructions (WIs), Technical Data Documents (TDs), Engineering Memos (EMs), Travelers (TVLs) -Participated in the development of Test Methods (TMs), Installation Qualifications (IQs), and other quality documents (PFMEA, QP, MVP)-Developed and built over 100’s of prototypes based on customer input, specifications, cadaver studies, and process development in addition to executing DV and FIH builds for customers-Developed a multitude of catheter processes including: coiling, lamination, laser bonding, thermal bonding and complete documentation traceability for 510k submissions

Newport Beach, Ca, Us

-Led R&D 3D printing resin development projects for 3D printable orthodontic devices by coordinating a cross-functional team and holding accountable all assigned team members -Coordinated regular meetings to establish complete scope and gather all necessary stakeholders to launch, develop, and release a new product for transfer to production-Worked within a QMS to properly satisfy all regulatory and design control requirements listed under ISO-13485:2016 and all governing SOPs in addition with compliance with any other relative ISO and FDA standards

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

-Worked on developing manufacturing processes for multiple balloon catheter devices. This development included generating process parameters, generating process flow, generating all documentation associated with said process including, but not limited to: Work Instructions, Engineering Memos, Technical Documents, Catheter drawing, subcomponent/subassy drawings, travelers, BOMs.-Utilized ERP system (Epicor) to generate part numbers, generate jobs, pick lists, and travelers. -Submit ECR(Engineering Change Requests) to conduct document control updates within a validated documentation system(CPro).- Conducted meetings with cross functional team to discuss project updates, plan project tasks, and collaborate to move the project from discovery to completion/manufacturing.- Directly worked with customers to add input to their design to optimize the functionality and intent of use for said devices.-Designed fixturing/tooling to assist with the manufacturing process to ensure a more robust repeatable process that hits desired design and functional specifications.- Implement design knowledge to the catheter shaft extrusions and gained experience working with a variety of thermoplastics including: Nylon, Pebax, PEEK, Polyimide.- Design manufacturing processes around laminating and coiling for different catheter shaft designs.

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

-Provided manufacturing engineering support to ensure yields stayed above 96% for ICE (Intracardiac Echocardiography) catheter line by conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures on the production floor such as checkpoints in the process and process improvements-Participated in value stream weekly meetings as engineering support while maintaining communication with Costa Rica and Minnetonka sites to align production decisions and yields-Led cost improvement project by having implemented new methodologies to increase yield output at both Irvine and Costa Rica sites to meet financial goals for fiscal 2018 year

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

-Executed revisions and changes using Windchill PDM system to execute Enterprise Change Requests (ECR), Change Orders (CO), Change Activities (CA), Routers, BOMs, and Manufacturing Instructions (MI)-Documented descriptions of changes thoroughly and composed justifications to receive Regulatory, R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing approvals-Created Equipment Specifications (ES), Installation Qualification Protocols (IQP), and Installation Qualification Reports (IQR) in order to qualify equipment for production in order to minimize downtime -Conducted Root Cause analysis using RCPS tools: Is/Is not, Fishbone Diagrams, and A3 Slides on most common defect modes found during production of cardiovascular catheters and physically dissected units to find cause of defect as needed

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

St. Paul, Minnesota, Us

St. Paul, Minnesota, Us

Led production of St. Jude Medical Optima and Afocus catheter production lineManaged a team of over 30 operators to successfully achieve production goals set by Supply Chain PlannersAnalyzed WIP levels and move operators needed in the production line reduce waste and maximize efficiencyOrganized and created an ergo rotation system to relieve operators from excessive repetitive motions and reduced overall safety concerns while maintaining a constant outputProvided overtime and recovery plans to Operation Manager to demonstrate plans to recover any deficit in production

Irvine, Calif. (Ca), Us

Currently working on developing a platform to test circular filters to adjust for future improvements of Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy Imaging (DOSI).