Daniel Little
St Louis,MO
Summary
Results-oriented Engineer experienced in medical device design and development and quality assurance. Focused and driven with an aptitude for process improvement. Dedicated to going above and beyond to create innovative and disruptive devices, mitigate risk, and improve quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Hardware Engineer II
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with a cross-functional team to design and develop innovative new products for navigated bronchoscopy
- Organized and presented critical information to suppliers to ensure design requirements were met
- Led verification and validation activities for new product design and design changes to existing products
- Balanced numerous projects related to sustaining engineering processes for continuous improvement on released devices
- Acquired a detailed understanding of new product development and design change processes.
Quality Engineer
Nanova Biomaterials
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Organized and improved Quality Management System and provided updates to management
- Coordinated with quality control staff and department heads to complete internal audits
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulatory compliance during managed projects
- Built strong rapport with team members and management across several departments to facilitate efficiency and productivity
- Promoted and implemented QC process improvements company-wide
- Managed sterilization validations for new products and verified process parameters were consistent with industry standards
- Developed a strong understanding of ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820.
Patient Care Technician
Surgery Center At The Forum
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands
- Supported over 40 patient admissions, discharges and transfers per day to promote team productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Engineering
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - History And Political Science
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO08.2015
Skills
- Inspection Methods
- New Product Development
- Materials Review
- Quality Improvement Plans
- Quality Management Systems
- 2D and 3D Modeling
- Customer Requirement Prioritization
- Sterilization Validation
- Failure Analysis and Resolution
- ISO 13485 Standards
Timeline
R&D Hardware Engineer II
09.2022 - Current
Quality Engineer
Nanova Biomaterials
01.2021 - 08.2022
Patient Care Technician
Surgery Center At The Forum
06.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biological Engineering
University of Missouri - Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - History And Political Science
Truman State University