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Blayze Miller

Wichita,KS

Summary

Process Engineer in Research and development at Schwans with nearly 5 years of production experience including time in quality. Proficient in visual inspection tuning inside of SVIM observer (Seidenader), as well as creation and tuning of recipes dealing with CCIT (Container Closure Integrity Testing) and process implementation. Adaptable Skills to aid with bringing new products to production as well as optimizing recipes to aid in continuous improvement. Experienced with all facets of validation including document creation and modification, change control measures and collaboration skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Engineer in R&D

Schwans Supply Food Chain
Salina, KS
01.2023 - Current
  • Design and implement process specifications related to product while providing optimal OEE and downtime for the plant.
  • Design and lead process scale up as well as implementation of new equipment using the CQV method of validation.

Sr. AVI Process Engineer

Pfizer
McPherson, KS
05.2021 - 01.2023
  • Supported AVI operations in troubleshooting, training and developing procedures and processes.
  • Served as an AVI subject matter expert in development, evaluation and validation of process parameters.
  • Provided Continuous Improvement and anticipated issues revolving around AVI production.
  • Worked on Vision systems including Seidenader and Bosch (cognex). Worked on CCIT systems including Wilco and Nikka Densok.

Manufacturing Quality Sampling Supervisor

Pfizer
McPherson, KS
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Led and developed a group of quality personnel and their activities associated with production processes.
  • Participated in investigations and actions for deviations within the department to assist production operations.
  • Acted as an auditing and sampling SME for Operations and Planning

Education

Master of Science - Engineering Management

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

Wichita State University
2018

Relevant projects and experience

Cold Storage Documentation

  • Continuous improvement project consisting of creating and implementing a method for manufacturing quality to document cold storage samples during quality audits. This ensured samples remained within specification, as well as make certain only the amount of samples required were obtained resulting in more medication for patients.

VX19 (Valor Glass Pfizer Vaccine)

  • Created a recipe for VX19 implementation at Pfizer Mcpherson to run on the Seidenader inspection machine. Helped with document creation including (IOQ, SOP's, OQR's and report updates) to ensure timelines were met according to PMO deadlines. Led optimizations of the recipe, which resulted in a 2% and lower reject rate for batches ran at the site (pre-second pass)

Timeline

Process Engineer in R&D

Schwans Supply Food Chain
01.2023 - Current

Sr. AVI Process Engineer

Pfizer
05.2021 - 01.2023

Manufacturing Quality Sampling Supervisor

Pfizer
08.2018 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Engineering Management

Kansas State University

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

Wichita State University
Blayze Miller