Joanna Jayamalar

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Senior Project Engineer @ ECRI Asia Pacific
Selangor, Malaysia
Joanna Jayamalar's Location
Klang, Selangor, Malaysia, Malaysia
About Joanna Jayamalar

Accomplished R&D and Project Engineer with 6 years of experience in medical device research, evaluation, and development, by driving innovation and able to deliver impactful results. Currently, leading post-market medical device evaluations (Physiologic Patient Monitor, Vital Signs Monitor & Ventilator) , workflow optimizations, bridging healthcare knowledge gaps and increasing organizational visibility across the APAC region. Previously, at Teleflex Medical, I have experience in Urology & Tracheostomy product design and feasibility studies, launching high-revenue medical devices, leading cost-saving initiatives, and ensuring product compliance to ISO. At Top Glove, I refined my process engineering knowledge through systems that significantly required cost & waste reduction while delivering strong return of investment. Across my career, I have excelled in cross-functional team collaboration, technical problem-solving, and project leadership, contributing to advancements in healthcare technology.

Joanna Jayamalar's Current Company Details
ECRI Asia Pacific

Ecri Asia Pacific

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Senior Project Engineer
Selangor, Malaysia
Website:
ecri.org
Employees:
593
Joanna Jayamalar Work Experience Details
  • Ecri Asia Pacific
    Senior Project Engineer
    Ecri Asia Pacific
    Selangor, Malaysia
  • Ecri Asia Pacific
    Senior Project Engineer
    Ecri Asia Pacific May 2024 - Present
    Selangor, Malaysia
    1. Performed clinical & user experience testing in laboratory setup for post market medical devices adhering to test protocols and device evaluation procedures for Physiologic Patient Monitor, Vital Signs Monitor and Ventilator.2. Authored comprehensive reports and research findings based on post market device evaluation conducted for Patient Monitors, Vital Sign Monitors & Ventilators.3. Accelerated the development of 3 research topic’s key performance specifications & conduct functional equivalence data review of 7 research topics for medical supplies used in various healthcare settings within 5 months of joining the team.4. Evaluated Biomedical Guide content and assessed the robustness of hospital documentation for participating facilities.5. Analysed & suggest improvement for technical specifications of capital medical devices such as OT room equipment, surgical instruments such as Examination Lights, Patient Monitor, Automated Haematology Analyzer & Monitoring Spirometer for global hospital planning & tender.6. Project lead to create Consumable device evaluation process plan to reduce gap of ECRI knowledge database for Device Evaluation membership subscribers.7. Collaborated with manufacturers and distributors representatives such as Sales & Marketing department by pitching about ECRI’s Device Evaluation program that drives awareness and fosters mutual beneficial partnership.8. Directed the development of an End to End Healthcare Workflow for ECRI International Research Centre (IRC) team with input from clinical nurses & biomedical engineering experts from project management team.9. Co-developed an automated Gantt Chart using Microsoft Excel to enable efficient project tracking for ECRI IRC team.10. Spearheaded IRC team to churn out initiative programs to increase visibility of IRC capabilities within the APAC region.11.Provided technical & clinical training to IRC team from patient safety aspect for Physiologic Patient Monitor & Vital Signs Monitor.
  • Teleflex
    Research & Development Engineer Ii
    Teleflex Jul 2020 - Apr 2024
    Kamunting, Perak, Malaysia
    1. Spearheaded 9 engineers to work on gap assessment on airway product from CAPA to assess from design, process, material & other aspects by using Fishbone diagram as root cause analysis tool.2. R&D Technical Lead who drove research and cost saving on Design Feasibility of introducing use of gel for activation of pre-activated homecare catheters.3. Managed technical and design control aspects to head introduction of 9 new product codes which projected to have brough in revenue of $9.5million.4. Represented R&D team as Technical Lead in feasibility study for homecare catheter design by collaborating with EMEA Urology Business Unit in Ireland.5. Oversaw verification testing for ISO 20696:2018 & 20697:2018 across multiple catheter materials such as Silicone, PVC & Latex catheter.6. Headed installation qualification (IQ) for an R&D equipment.7. Partnered with Human Factors & Usability Engineering team to design and identify suitable urine bag marking for end user based on Marketing feedback with project cost of $25k.8. Involved in Projek KITA to facilitate process & supply chain changes from QAD to SAP system.9. Authored & reviewed protocols for verification and validation tests, process test method, bill of materials and engineering drawings.10. Designed and executed Design of Experiment (DOE) using Minitab to optimize coating & gel mixing processes.11. Actively worked with procurement, sourcing, and supplier quality engineering team to identify vendors for lab testing & gel mixing development process.12. Actively applied project management skills in every project executed to work on Project Charter, Cost & Benefit Analysis & utilize Microsoft Project.13. Collaborated with Regulatory & Quality team to close off Non-Conformance (NC) for validation and supplier issue to mitigate delay of product launch.14. Developed new bill of materials (BOM) & process routing by utilizing SAP ECC and SAP MDG to carry out feasibility studies and new product development.
  • Top Glove
    R&D Engineer/Researcher
    Top Glove Dec 2018 - Jun 2020
    Ipoh, Perak
    1. Executed trials to enhance physical properties of coloured glove by using pre-vulcanized (PV) latex.2. Conducted lab scale trials in collaboration with Top Glove Thailand to study low protein content of gloves.3. Installed an alkaline conductivity sensor to reduce 36.3% of cost when alkaline is used at low percentage in production line.4. Designed and implemented Acid Filter System to minimize acid sludge by 137 kg/day with savings of RM6,657 and return of investment (ROI) of 2.5 months.5. Designed and implemented Alkaline Recycle System to prevent wastage and discharge to wastewater with savings of RM 1,500 and return of investment (ROI) of 0.5 months.6. Successfully worked in a team to automate dispensing of 10kg of wetting agent from chemical preparation to production line to reduce manpower cost and chemical wastage.7. Led project to overcome boiler fuel shortage during Covid19 lockdown which forced us to investigate alternative fuel material.8. Contributed to R&D Centre renovation project in terms of roofing, maintenance, and lab equipment purchase by liaising with HQ team.9. Collaborated with compounding team to eliminate lump in latex preparation by adding potassium hydroxide (KOH) as stabilizer.
  • Top Glove
    Industrial Trainee
    Top Glove Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
    Klang
    1. Involved in heat loss projects to ensure proper insulation for ovens.2. Steered study related to coagulant premix, chemical cleaning sequences, & syneresis occurrences for nitrile glove.3. Involved in audit for medical device industry.4. Experienced in operating instruments such as Malvern zetasizer, scanning electron microscope, thermal imager, coefficient of friction & tensile strength testing machine.5 Witnessed & assisted with tasks related to the commissioning of the new factory.

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Joanna Jayamalar works for Ecri Asia Pacific

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Joanna Jayamalar's current role is Senior Project Engineer.

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Joanna Jayamalar attended Universiti Sains Malaysia.

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