Forecasted $10K/year savings by reducing rework of femoral components through root cause analysis of compound contamination in porous spray.
Authored RMMRs and 10+ FALs; resolved daily NCRs in ETQ while collaborating with floor operators to drive quick resolution.
Led process validation and continuous improvement projects focused on workflow optimization, tooling reliability, and manufacturing cost reduction using Lean and DOE principles.
Conducted root cause analysis and DOE in Minitab to evaluate process capability, reduce failure modes, and improve throughput across production lines.
Manufacturing Engineer Co-op
Zimmer Biomet
Fair Lawn, NJ
08.2024 - 12.2024
Decreased scrap through RCCA methods and weekly NCR meetings; built automated Power BI dashboards for inventory tracking and supply chain visualization.
Engineered 4 ergonomic, 3D-printed fixtures in NX and optimized equipment programming to enhance traceability and operator safety.
Led a Six Sigma project on component weight variability, applying statistical analysis and RCA to reduce waste and improve process control, saving $40K annually.
Quality Engineer Co-op
Guardian Medical USA Inc.
Swanton, OH
05.2024 - 08.2024
Ensured ISO 13485 compliance by documenting OQ protocols, ECOs, CAPAs, and DHRs for the 'CapSure' packaging.
Applied Lean principles in ISO 13485-compliant cleanroom operations, optimizing procedures, materials, and documentation to increase throughput and ensure product quality.
Maintained production tooling and IMTE systems, improving equipment uptime and launching a sustainability initiative to reduce material waste.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration