Gerald Ryan Email & Phone Number

Kalamazoo, Mi, Us

Kalamazoo, Mi, Us

- Partnered with key cross-functional stakeholders to ensure strategic and tactical alignment between teams, functions, and activities to successfully lead M&A Integration projects- Developed and managed integration project timelines, resource plans, risk mitigation plans, and improved the change readiness of the business- Translated M&A objectives into integration goals, plans, actions and charters- Lead the integration projects from Indication of Interest (IOI) through confirmatory due diligence and acquisition integration- Accelerated integration decision-making, reported team progress and escalated issues to Stryker Neurovascular senior leadership for quick resolution- Built and cultivated strong relationships with executive sponsors, integration partners, and stakeholders across Stryker and the acquired organizations- Lead integration planning sessions and solution workshops (lessons learned) to gather requirements and develop a more effective and efficient integration path but dependent on the target

Kalamazoo, Mi, Us

- Managed 5 Manufacturing Engineers and 1 Technical Writer within the Advanced (NPI) Operations department of Stryker Endoscopy- Assisted contract manufacturers and provided guidance to Stryker personnel in Master Validation Planning (MVP) activities, Process Validation (PPAP/PSW), Gage R&R and PFMEA development- Reviewed and approved Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation submitted by direct reports- Report weekly on manufacturing trends and metrics as it relates to new product introduction- Lead ‘Technical Council’ development for the Endoscopy Business Unit- Conduct technical interviews both in person and over the phone to identify talent for all NPI related departments- Complete mid-year and annual performance reviews, promotions and compensation updates within Workday - Review and Approve Process Development Reviews (PDRs) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews with Design/Development team and direct reports- Support Design Reviews throughout the entire Design and Development Planning and Execution process- Review and Approve change requests and change orders using Agile PLM software- Provide monthly updates to department leadership on team accomplishments, opportunities for improvement, and subsequent goals/plans

Kalamazoo, Mi, Us

- Manage the design, fabrication, testing and validation (IQ/OQ-E) of production capital equipment and/or custom fixtures- Compose Manufacturing Assembly Procedures (MAPs), Device History Records (DHRs) and Quality Inspection Procedures (QIPs) for production level medical device builds- Assist contract manufacturers and Stryker personnel in Validation Planning activities (PPAP/PSW) and in PFMEA development- Lead Process Development Reviews (PDRs) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews with Design/Development team- Compose change orders using Agile PLM software- Assist Stryker Endoscopy Quality personnel in review of surgical camera sub-components and collection of associated quality data

Pleasanton, Ca, Us

- Manage all engineering related activities for Thoratec legacy products (PVAD Pump, Graft, Cannula, etc.) and Thoralon® production, equipment validation, and process qualification- Write formal engineering test and validation protocols and execute IQ/OQ/PQ activities for qualifying and/or validating new processes or equipment used in production of mechanical circulatory devices and/or polymer products- Assist in qualifying and validating equipment and processes related to HeartMate II production- Manage bi-weekly reviews related to quality and production yield of legacy product fabrication and polymer production and report quarterly on status of on-going cross functional projects- Work with cross functional teams to develop DFX work instructions and checklists related to machined sub-components of Thoratec’s circulatory devices- Promote, develop and assist in the implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives- Implement change suggestions from Managers, QA personnel, Operators and Technicians through Change Request/Change Order process- Provide input and support to Regulatory Affairs for FDA submissions and to resolve customer concerns

San Jose, California, Us

-Analyze and update Engineering Masters for correct raw materials and quantities, set-up and run times of production operations, as well as the order of operations and the operational specifications -Composed and published Vander-Bend’s Engineering Change Notice process on how to handle both external and internal engineering change orders within Visual Manufacturing-Conduct cost analysis of particular prototype builds and volume builds to better understand estimating and/or production shortcomings and share that information with senior management- Review and update Production and Prototype Sales spreadsheet for Vander-Bend’s largest customer- Promote, develop and assist in the implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives- Implement PCR suggestions from Managers, Machinists and Assembly personnel via Visual Manufacturing ECN's- Responsible for the project management and successful transition of new parts and/or sub-assemblies into production-Develop and implement customized packaging solutions for both high volume and high value components

Hayward, Ca, Us

- Implemented new part numbers, raw materials, hardware, and documentation into Visual Manufacturing via Agile Engineering Change Orders- Populated Engineering Masters and Work Orders accordingly with the proper operations, notes, set-up times, and run times in Visual Manufacturing via Engineering Change Notices- Promoted, developed and assisted in the implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives- Implemented PCR suggestions from CNC Machinists/Managers via Visual Manufacturing ECN's- Analyzed and disposition parts accordingly from MRB- Coordinated New Product Review meetings in order to streamline the production of new parts - Responsible for the project management and successful transition of new parts and/or sub-assemblies into production- Submitted Supplier Problem Sheets, or similar, to customers when production problems arise- Analyzed and responded to questions and/or concerns from local FAB vendors, international FAB-LCR vendors, a variety of outside service vendors, and "internal" customers- Designed tools, hardware and fixtures using Autodesk Inventor- Technical Lead/Project Manager for prototype builds- Quoted small scale, volume production piece parts- Supported customers in Design For Manufacturability (DFM) efforts- Created "internal" prints from customer models to support CNC Programmers/Machinists and Quality Control using Autodesk Inventor- Participated in root cause and corrective action processes with customers/vendors and UCT management