Ashley Coss
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Engineering professional with proven track record of driving project success and fostering team collaboration. Known for delivering complex engineering solutions and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. Adaptable to changing project requirements and focused on achieving results while ensuring team cohesion and productivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Engineering Manager
Mozarc Medical
09.2024 - Current
- Enhances overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
- Review technical documentation for accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Led multiple packaging CAPA investigations and quickly implemented redesign solutions to re-commercialize product.
- Presents progress reports to executive leadership, demonstrating success in meeting project milestones on time and within budget constraints.
- Improved packaging processes by streamlining workflows and implementing efficient project management techniques.
Principal Packaging Engineer
Mozarc Medical
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed packaging development and design for a capital equipment project with 10 disposables for IDE submission.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on packaging standards and guidelines.
- Provided training to junior team members on best practices in package engineering techniques.
- Served as a subject matter expert for packaging-related inquiries from other departments, providing guidance and support as needed.
Sr. Packaging and Labeling Engineer
Surmodics
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated in cross functional teams for new product development in packaging and labeling.
- Effectively managed 5 projects in developing packaging requirements, design, and verification testing.
- Owned efforts to review, write, and implement improved packaging design verification processes.
- Audited labeling process and implemented improvements.
Sr. R&D Packaging Engineer
Stryker
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Aligned packaging processes and procedures from Entellus Medical to Stryker without creating gaps in compliance on commercialized product.
- Collaborated in cross functional teams for new product development including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, and Operations.
- Developed quality system procedures for Packaging Process Requirements.
- Supported audits, non-conformances and CAPAs involving packaging and labeling.
Manufacturing Packaging Engineer
Stryker
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Single handedly supported R&D with new product development packaging while supporting manufacturing packaging needs.
- Supported sustainability initiatives by incorporating eco-friendly materials and practices into packaging designs and saving $50k/year.
- Launched 2 New Product Development projects from concept within 18 months.
- Directed a team for rebranding packaging from Entellus Medical to Stryker following specific branding standards.
Project Engineer II
Quality Tech Services, QTS
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Designed and validated medical device packaging for efficient presentation for the user.
- Successfully developed manufacturing processes and procedures to support new and ongoing product lines.
- Provided professional engineering support on customer calls, visits, and emails for over 5 accounts.
- Created and published various controlled documentation which successfully supported audits and quality procedures.
Packaging Engineer
Footprint
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Designed molded fiber and corrugated concepts using SolidWorks and ArtiosCAD.
- Performed and presented analysis of molded fiber properties through testing and qualified results.
- Assisted in restructuring and improving internal DFM’s for molded fiber.
- Performed ISTA test procedures for external manufacturers of commercial product.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Packaging
University of Wisconsin, Stout
Menomonie, WI2015
Skills
- Packaging design development
- Performance testing
- SolidWorks proficiency
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Coaching and mentoring
- Forward-thinking mindset
- Decision-making skills
Accomplishments
- Managed up to 5 projects at a time.
- Developed Packaging Verification Procedures resulting in reduction of questions from Auditors.
- Eliminated packaging waste, saving company $50k per year.
Timeline
Packaging Engineering Manager
Mozarc Medical
09.2024 - Current
Principal Packaging Engineer
Mozarc Medical
05.2023 - 08.2024
Sr. Packaging and Labeling Engineer
Surmodics
03.2022 - 01.2023
Sr. R&D Packaging Engineer
Stryker
10.2020 - 03.2022
Manufacturing Packaging Engineer
Stryker
07.2018 - 09.2020
Project Engineer II
Quality Tech Services, QTS
07.2017 - 07.2018
Packaging Engineer
Footprint
06.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Packaging
University of Wisconsin, Stout
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