Interventional Cardiology Process Development Co-Op
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
• Took ownership of 5 processes of the company's next-generation intravascular ultrasound catheter, achieving a 20% reduction in overall unit production time through strategic design changes.• Improved and characterized processes through the development of manufacturing fixtures, material optimization, creating improved test methods, DOEs and OFATs, leading to increased resilience and reduced production time.• Completed deliverables in a timely manner while making sure of following the company’s best practice protocols.• Designed manufacturing aids and fixtures through SolidWorks and 3D printing for fast iterative design, and continuous optimization.• Facilitated the smooth transition of processes from development to manufacturing phases through clear communication between sites.• Supported the team as one of the three Problem solving core team members for a high risk process• Worked towards the development of the company’s next generation ultrasound transducer focused on better manufacturability by providing solutions, innovative ideas and improvements to the process and design.