Laura DeFries
Wildomar,CA
Summary
Results-driven Quality Engineer with a focus on root cause analysis, test protocol implementation, and quality control processes. Proven ability to enhance product performance and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer, Sr.
Abbott Vascular
Temecula, CA
08.2021 - 02.2025
- Conducted thorough quality inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Developed and implemented test protocols to evaluate product performance and safety.
- Led root cause analysis sessions to resolve non-conformance issues effectively.
- Managed documentation of quality control processes to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Trained junior engineers on best practices for quality assurance methodologies.
- Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
- Analyzed quality data to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
Manufacturing Engineer
Abbott Vascular
Temecula, CA
07.2015 - 07.2021
- Developed and optimized production line layouts to enhance operational efficiency.
- Streamlined compliance procedures, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and standards.
- Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
- Conducted root cause analysis on defective products, leading to targeted improvements in manufacturing processes.
- Analyzed manufacturing processes to identify areas for cost reduction and quality enhancement.
- Mentored junior engineers on best practices in product design and development methodologies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Automated Manufacturing
ITT Technical Institute
West Covina, CA03-1999
Skills
- Quality processes
- Non-conforming material reports
- Root-cause analysis
- Product Performance / Aging Studies
- Quality engineering tools
- Corrective and preventive actions
- Quality documentation
- Process change documentation
- Quality control
- Waste reduction
- Production planning
- Failure modes and effects analysis
Timeline
Quality Engineer, Sr.
Abbott Vascular
08.2021 - 02.2025
Manufacturing Engineer
Abbott Vascular
07.2015 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Automated Manufacturing
ITT Technical Institute