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Carolina Licht

Valencia,CA

Summary

Highly motivated individual seeking a position in the Medical Device and research and development organization in which professional commitment, innovation, and dedication are valued for future growth. Strives in a continuous improvement environment and focused on delivering results and making contributions through technical skills. Strong demonstrated communication and leadership skills. Seeking to further develop and grow in a challenging, rich STEM, and highly matrixed environment. Professional strengths include problem solving, statistics, technical writing and documentation, leadership, training and developing others, and time management. Develop and validate complex test methods to create, validate, and improve products and manufacturing processes based on engineering principles. Analyze results, make recommendations, and develop reports. Collaborative with cross functional teams in order to deliver on meeting timelines and project deliverables. Investigate moderately complex manufacturing product quality and compliance issues such as CAPA for all production processes prior to final product release. Optimize to moderately complex manufacturing processes using engineering methods such as Six Sigma and LEAN methods for design for manufacturing and for continuous process improvement.

Professional leader with significant expertise in governance, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to drive organizational success through collaboration, adaptability, and effective decision-making. Strong skills in team building, conflict resolution, and financial oversight. Known for integrity, innovation, and results-oriented approach.

Experienced with statistical process control, root cause analysis, and quality management systems. Utilizes these skills to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with industry standards. Strong understanding of customer satisfaction and continuous improvement processes, driving operational excellence. Diligent with solid foundation in quality assurance and process improvement. Successfully contributed to enhancement of product quality and reduction of defects in high-stakes manufacturing environments. Demonstrated analytical problem-solving and effective communication skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supplier Quality Engineer

Abbott Laboratories
02.2022 - Current
  • Conducting Reassessments of Suppliers.
  • Responsible for EU MDR ATP Declarations for suppliers.
  • Review ISO 13845, 9001,14001,17025 certifications from suppliers.
  • Change Implementation Board: Supplier Quality Assurance.
  • Creating Quality Information Records for First Article Inspection.
  • Reviewing Supplier Quality Agreements.
  • Processing Requests for TUV (Biocompatibility).
  • EU MDR NGQ Market Support.
  • Insertable Cardiac Monitor Subject Matter Expert.
  • Supplier Change Requests and Supplier Corrective Action Requests for Insertable Cardiac Monitors.
  • Inspection Set up for Cardiac Rhythm Management Components.
  • Solidworks - Proficient in CAD.
  • Quality Management Systems Improvement
  • Audit Support – Runner-Backroom, Front room-Scribe
  • Design Review Procedural Improvement Support
  • Quality Data Review Support
  • Design to Manufacture Review Support
  • Qualification of suppliers for product development
  • Comprehension and preparation of technical documentation.
  • Project manager for resolution of programmer complaints in the field
  • Investigate and assess device performance and monitoring
  • ISO 13485 Lead Auditor
  • Led Supplier Re-Evaluation Process Improvement
  • Root cause analysis for corrective and preventive actions of device failures
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams for process improvements to enhance device reliability
  • Maintain quality compliance for suppliers through adherence to ISO standard

Chair

Baylor Student Productions
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Helped new members adjust to joining Student Productions through advice.
  • Held office hours to communicate with members on meetings.
  • Documented meetings for new members.

Baylor Student Productions- Baylor Sing-Producer
03.2018 - 05.2020
  • Produced acts for Baylor community groups such as : Kappa Chi Alpha, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi, Alpha Delta Pi, Phi Kappa Chi, and Chi Omega.
  • Lead large groups of students in sororities and fraternities to perform Broadway-style acts.
  • Planning and communication with other chairs to ensure deadlines are reached.
  • Organized and held meetings with sorority and fraternity chairs.
  • Documented rehearsals and practices.

Chair

Baylor University Christmas on Fifth
12.2019
  • Planned activities for a Baylor University tradition, Christmas on Fifth, for the first floor of the Bill Daniel Student Union Building.
  • Documented and maintained budget, working shifts, and contact information.
  • Communicated with suppliers and decoration companies.

Public Relations Committee of American Medical Woman Association
08.2017 - 12.2018
  • Advocates for women in medicine.
  • Supported and planned fundraiser for mothers in Kenya.
  • Designed flyers for meetings and events.
  • Managed social media account to inform members on events, fundraisers, and meetings

Biology Lab Assistant
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Taught students biology in a laboratory setting.
  • Led class through discussion and preparing microscopic slides for observation.
  • Held office hours to help students prepare for exams.

Medical Assistant on Rio Grande Valley Mission
08.2017
  • Assisted physicians with patients.
  • Documented patient measurements such as heart rate, blood pressure, blood glucose levels, and oxygen saturation.
  • Translated Spanish from patient to peers and physician.

Writer

Baylor Medical Student Association
01.2017 - 08.2019
  • Wrote articles on medical topics, such as CRISPR, neuroscience, influenza, sleep, and nutrition.
  • Informed Baylor students on the underlying science of health topics.

Medical Ethics Committee - Baylor Medical Student Association
01.2017 - 08.2019
  • Planned medical ethics events, such as medical discussion forums and case studies discussions.
  • Participated in events, such as fundraisers, volunteering, and workshops.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

Baylor University
Waco, TX
01.2021

Skills

  • Certified Black Belt: DMAIC Problem Solving
  • ISO Risk Management
  • SAP
  • EU MDR
  • EPIQ
  • Data Analyst-Quality Metrics
  • Microsoft Office
  • Windchill
  • Solidworks
  • Power BI
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Influencing skills
  • Innovation encouragement
  • Strategic leadership
  • Technical problem solving
  • Engineering documentation
  • Non-conforming material reports
  • Quality improvement plans
  • Quality processes
  • Control plan development
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Lean manufacturing tools
  • Corrective and preventive actions
  • Failure modes and effects analysis
  • Risk management
  • Six sigma methodologies
  • Lean six sigma

Certification

  • Six Sigma Black Belt - December 2021
  • ISO 13485 Lead Auditor Certification- In Progress
  • ISO Risk Management 14971/31000 - In Progress

Timeline

Supplier Quality Engineer

Abbott Laboratories
02.2022 - Current

Chair

Baylor University Christmas on Fifth
12.2019

Chair

Baylor Student Productions
08.2019 - 05.2020

Baylor Student Productions- Baylor Sing-Producer
03.2018 - 05.2020

Public Relations Committee of American Medical Woman Association
08.2017 - 12.2018

Biology Lab Assistant
08.2017 - 05.2018

Medical Assistant on Rio Grande Valley Mission
08.2017

Writer

Baylor Medical Student Association
01.2017 - 08.2019

Medical Ethics Committee - Baylor Medical Student Association
01.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

Baylor University