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Mariya Kireva

Mariya Kireva

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Talented and experienced Quality Engineer at Silgan Closures and Abbott Laboratory offering 16 years of success in quality assurance and SMT medical device environment. Strategic thinker with Problem Solving proficiency. Offers proven ability to build effective teams . Committed to identifying and leveraging opportunities for growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER

SILGAN CLOSURES, TOLLESON AZ
07.2021 - 02.2023
  • Principally responsible for all inspection , measuring and test equipment .
  • Responsible for the installation, maintenance and calibration of all IMTE.
  • Administer the NCR system including managing Held Inventory and coordinating sorting operations.
  • Generate and distribute company CoA’s.
  • Proficiency in basic statistics (average,standard deviation, counts)and graphical analysis (trend charting, Pareto charting, etc).
  • Proposed development and testing improvements to positively impact usability, function and performance.
  • Met tight deadlines to satisfy client demands and project timelines.
  • Documented integration issues and vulnerabilities and outlined improvement recommendations.
  • Produced and maintained technical documentation for project reference.
  • Created successful test scripts to manage automated feature testing,
  • Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
  • Drove corrective actions to accomplish project closure and recurrence control.
  • Checked configuration files and logs to uncover root causes of problems.
  • Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.

Operator Technician

Abbott Laboratories
04.2008 - 06.2021


  • Set up and operated production equipment, SMT production plan attainments in accordance with current good SOP
  • Troubleshooting problems with equipment, devices or products
  • Contributing to quality yields with annual quality sleuth ideas
  • Perform training and execute New Product Development projects with Engineers as I posses a positive attitude all the time
  • Display and promote positive safety and health of the work environment, uses proper PPE, appropriate safety tools
  • Highly motivated for achieving the daily production goals with highest quality output
  • Working every day with solid knowledge and demonstrating results with the best quality relative to: Screen Printer /Solder paste/, Yamaha Pick&Place, Reflow ovens.....
  • Implementing lean ideas to minimize company expenses and time /hold Lean Idea Certificates/
  • Actively participate with 5S initiatives
  • Support continues Process Improvement activity on production line and inventory.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
  • Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
  • Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
  • Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
  • Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
  • Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
  • Fed raw materials into machines.
  • Fed raw materials and components into semi-automated machines according to production needs.
  • Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Stara Zagora, Maritza Iztok
10.1998 - 10.2002
  • Collected and evaluated information on expected and real-time production and materials costs
  • Improved production efficiency, lowered cycle times and optimized product quality
  • Lead, direct and develop a team of operators who are responsible for various production activities.

Education

Master of Science - Civil And Mine Engineering

University of Mining And Geology
01.1999

coursework in AutoCad - undefined

Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ

Skills

  • Education:
  • Master of Science, Engineering Degree
  • 14 years of Experience in SMT
  • Strong knowledge of medical device industry criteria
  • MS Office skills
  • Outstanding interpersonal verbal and written communication
  • Maintain strong Quality Assembly Principals
  • Positive attitude
  • AutoDesk AutoCAD
  • Learning Strategies
  • Quality Assurance
  • Project Deadlines
  • Processing Documents
  • Clean Rooms Expertise
  • Technical Testing
  • Archiving Skills
  • Greeting Visitors
  • Corrective Actions
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Information Gathering
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Electronic Document Preparation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Records Compliance Management
  • Document Sorting
  • Administrative Support
  • Data Entry
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Mail Distribution
  • Staff Meetings
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Filemaker Pro
  • Microsoft Word
  • Personnel Scheduling
  • Information Uploading
  • Contractor Liaison
  • Timely Processing
  • Report Preparation
  • Records Management Systems
  • Engineering Documentation
  • Engineering Drawings
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Office Support
  • Management Control
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Word Processing
  • Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards
  • Software Quality Assurance Knowledge
  • Team Mentoring
  • Engineering Team Support
  • Testing Program Installation
  • Regulatory Compliance Assurance
  • Developing Quality Standards
  • Defect Resolution

Accomplishments

Reduced NCR from 75 to 0 with in one year.


Improve the capabilities of IMTE.


Reduce customer returns by 50%.

Certification

2022 Certificate of Training “Developing and Implementing HACCP Plans “


2022 Certificate of Registration “Implementing SQF Systems Edition 9.0”

Languages

English
Professional Working
Bulgarian
Professional Working

Additional Information

Control and testing of all raw material and first article instruction as well as finished product .

Investigate quality issues and implement lean ideas.

Familiar with ISO 9001/AS 9100 requirements, FDA regulations.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER

SILGAN CLOSURES, TOLLESON AZ
07.2021 - 02.2023

Operator Technician

Abbott Laboratories
04.2008 - 06.2021

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Stara Zagora, Maritza Iztok
10.1998 - 10.2002

Master of Science - Civil And Mine Engineering

University of Mining And Geology

coursework in AutoCad - undefined

Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Mariya Kireva