Marilen Jimenez
Temecula
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in supplier quality engineering and product qualification. Expertise in engineering change management and root cause analysis, resulting in effective corrective actions and improved product performance. Proven track record of driving quality improvements and aligning supplier standards with organizational objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Abbott Vascular
Temecula
04.2018 - 04.2025
- Led initiatives to address commodity-related quality issues, rectifying functional problems from defective components to reduce recurrence of defects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier quality issues, implementing corrective actions that enhanced overall product quality.
- Conducted root cause analysis for non-conformance issues, resulting in effective preventive measures.
- Analyzed supplier contributions to identify defect trends and communicated findings to relevant personnel.
- Coordinated communication between internal teams and suppliers, aligning goals to streamline quality improvement efforts.
- Managed product change notifications from suppliers to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
- Evaluated potential new suppliers through rigorous assessments, upholding high sourcing standards.
- Partnered with engineering teams to develop precise specifications for outsourced components.
Senior Product Quality Engineer
Abbott Vascular
Temecula, California
10.2002 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve quality-related issues, enhancing product reliability.
- Implemented corrective actions derived from root cause analysis for defects.
- Utilized statistical process control tools to consistently monitor product performance.
- Conducted failure mode effects analysis on both existing and new designs.
- Investigated customer complaints on product quality and developed corrective action plans, improving customer satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with required standards by reviewing engineering drawings and specifications.
- Maintained accurate and organized quality documentation to ensure compliance with regulations and facilitate audits.
- Facilitated communication among stakeholders by attending meetings and providing updates.
Education
MBA - Technology Management
University of Phoenix
San Diego, CABachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Universitiy of Santo Tomas
Manila, PhilippinesSkills
- Supplier assessment
- Quality management
- Product qualification
- Failure analysis
- Change management
- Control planning
- Problem solving
Affiliations
- American Heart Association Participant, Volunteer at Church Activities, Traveling
Timeline
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Abbott Vascular
04.2018 - 04.2025
Senior Product Quality Engineer
Abbott Vascular
10.2002 - 04.2025
MBA - Technology Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Universitiy of Santo Tomas