DANIELLE TRONNES
Engineering Project Manager
Oregon
Summary
Results-driven Engineering Project Manager skilled in guiding projects from initial concept through final delivery. Committed to quality through active oversight and a collaborative, service-focused leadership style.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4024
4024
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Engineering Project Manager
Accuray
11.2022 - Current
- Delivered critical component replacement projects that extended system life cycles and mitigated risks associated with obsolete parts
- Implemented engineering improvements that increased product reliability and reduced failure rates in the field
- Directed project planning and execution, aligning schedules, resources, and budgets to consistently meet strategic objectives on time and within budget
- Produced technical communications and formal reports to ensure alignment across engineering teams and stakeholders
- Assessed technical and project risks, developed mitigation strategies, and led execution of contingency plans to maintain project timelines and deliverables
Manufacturing Engineer
Accuray
11.2017 - 10.2022
- Led timely New Product Introduction (NPI) to manufacturing, ensuring quality standards and readiness
- Directed design transfer activities, including BOM implementation, work instructions, assemblies, and test equipment
- Coordinated with sourcing and procurement to ensure availability of new parts for production and field use
- Developed and validated assembly and test protocols based on design specifications; ensured robust manufacturing processes.
- Create and manage changes from implementation to production for manufacturing work instructions and bills of materials
- Investigated and resolved non-conformances, out-of-box failures, CAPAs and production line issues.
Product Quality Investigation Engineer/Product Complaint Specialist
Accuray/Aerotek, Inc.
08.2015 - 11.2017
- Managed complaint reporting and investigations in compliance with 21 CFR Part 803 and §820.198.
- Led CAPA, nonconformance, and internal audit investigations to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Provided guidance on field corrections and removals
- Developed reports for timely complaint review, regulatory decisions, and follow-up actions.
- Communicated investigation outcomes across global support teams and internal departments
- Designed and implemented a global complaint handling process
MDR Specialist /Product Performance Specialist
Medtronic/Aerotek, Inc.
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Evaluated field reports, returns, and analysis data to determine MDR eligibility for implantable neuromodulation devices
- Conducted event investigations in collaboration with internal teams, field personnel, and healthcare providers
- Authored and submitted MedWatch reports to the FDA in compliance with 21 CFR Part 803
- Supported post-market surveillance by enhancing internal systems for MDR compliance.
- Ensured adherence to quality system procedures and regulatory standards.
Associate Researcher
University of Wisconsin Madison Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Authored and submitted research and clinical publications
- Developed abstracts, posters, and presentations to communicate findings
- Coordinated research activities among orthopedic surgeons, residents, and assistants
- Recorded and analyzed data for upper extremity orthopedic studies
- Investigated the etiology of lateral epicondylitis
Graduate Researcher
Orthopedic Connective Tissue Laboratory-Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Dept. (UW)
02.2011 - 06.2013
- Studied in vivo tendon and ligament mechanics using acoustoelastic ultrasound.
- Performed tensile testing on rabbit tendons to quantify mechanical properties.
- Assisted in flexor tendon surgeries; maintained sterile technique in operating room settings
Undergraduate Researcher
Bone Biology Mechanics Laboratory-Biomedical Engineering Dept. (MTU)
11.2007 - 05.2010
- Researched the impact of hibernation on bone structure in bears and small hibernating mammals
- Prepared and analyzed proximal squirrel tibia samples for trabecular bone characteristics
- Maintained detailed data records and spreadsheets for experimental results
- Presented findings to lab teams and at undergraduate research conferences
Education
M.S - Mechanical Engineering
University Wisconsin-Madison (UW)
Madison, WIB.S. - Biomedical Engineering
Michigan Technological University (MTU)
Houghton, MISkills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Decision-making
- Excellent communication
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving abilities
- Planning and scheduling
Timeline
Engineering Project Manager
Accuray
11.2022 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
Accuray
11.2017 - 10.2022
Product Quality Investigation Engineer/Product Complaint Specialist
Accuray/Aerotek, Inc.
08.2015 - 11.2017
MDR Specialist /Product Performance Specialist
Medtronic/Aerotek, Inc.
01.2015 - 07.2015
Associate Researcher
University of Wisconsin Madison Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
02.2014 - 01.2015
Graduate Researcher
Orthopedic Connective Tissue Laboratory-Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Dept. (UW)
02.2011 - 06.2013
Undergraduate Researcher
Bone Biology Mechanics Laboratory-Biomedical Engineering Dept. (MTU)
11.2007 - 05.2010
M.S - Mechanical Engineering
University Wisconsin-Madison (UW)
B.S. - Biomedical Engineering
Michigan Technological University (MTU)
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