Reema Patel
Lowell,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Assurance Inspector Supervisor with extensive experience in product testing and inspection within large production environments. Strong ability to interpret engineering documents and specifications, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Implements effective testing methodologies to prevent non-conforming products from reaching packaging.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
LH battery
Jeffersonville, OH
02.2026 - 08.2026
- Lead and maintain Quality Management Systems in compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
- Oversee process and product quality control, including PFMEA/DFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and EOL inspections.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for quality issues (8D, 5 Why).
- Established and monitored quality KPIs to drive improvements in PPM, defect rate, audit scores, and customer claims.
- Act as the primary quality interface for key customers, including audits and regular quality reviews.
- Managed supplier quality performance through audits and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall quality standards.
- Ensure quality readiness for new product launches by coordinating PV runs, PPAP, and mass production approval processes.
- Define and execute quality strategies across lithium-ion battery manufacturing (Electrode/cell/Module).
- Develop and lead the QA organization, including talent development, training, and performance management.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, R&D, Process Engineering, SCM, and EHS teams
- Familiarity with SEM/EDS (Scanning Electron Microscopy / Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy), Raman Spectroscopy, and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) to analyze raw powder morphology and particle size distribution
Supervisor, Quality Control
Lemaitre Vascular
11.2022 - 09.2025
- Supervise the collection of data required for QC or plant audits and catalog or prepare data for use by Auditors and Management.
- Supervised and developed QC technicians to enhance performance and technical capabilities.
- Coordinated activities to ensure timely completion of audit schedules and meet audit requirements.
- Coordinate activities to meet the audit schedules and needs.
- Collaborated with QC manager and audit leads to guide audit team in ensuring compliance for NWF and successful audit completion.
- Reviews data from employees to validate testing, troubleshooting, lab testing and floor verifications, ensuring that data is accurately and completely recorded.
- Works closely with R&D, QC management and others to certify documentation/records meet standards.
- Recorded and maintained data in compliance with quality control standards for accurate reporting., prepared forms, records, and logs.
- Supported team objectives by executing various tasks and special projects.
Quality Assurance
CURIA (Formally AMRI)
06.2017 - 11.2022
- Represent Curia (AMRI) Quality Assurance when managing issues that require immediate corrective action.
- Ensure such action is taken is taken appropriately and appropriately documented.
- Reviewed UN-executed and executed batch records and quality control testing, ensuring compliance with internal SOPs and specifications.
- Reviewed and approved Document Change Notifications for SOPs, test methods, raw material specifications, stability and validation protocols, and batch records, ensuring quality standards are met.
- Reviews and approves SOPs, test methods, raw material specifications, protocols and executed validation documentation, Authors or revises SOPs
- Performs manufacturing area and labeling clearances as well as inspection of material
- Supported investigation processes by gathering relevant data and conducting interviews.
- Performs internal audits and weekly walkthroughs.
- Facilitated external audits for supplier qualification to ensure compliance with quality standards. for Supplier qualification, with supervision, may respond or manage responses to clients regarding manufacturing and/or documentation issues.
- Assisted in developing and delivering training, tracking and following up on Deviations, Change Controls, Investigations, and CAPAs, while maintaining Quality System metrics for Management Review.
- Ensure that such action taken is appropriate and appropriately documented.
Quality Control Inspector
Crane Currency
06.2015 - 02.2017
- Performed quality control testing and material approval.
- Applied standards and tolerances to ensure quality of prototypes and production pieces.
- Operated optical comparators to assess product specifications. at Crane Currency to check for color, laser length of product.
- Performed routine maintenance on multiple laboratories and equipment to ensure optimal functionality. Ensured work areas and equipment are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion and follow prescribed safety regulations.
- Implemented process controls for repeatable results.
- Monitored inventory of chemical components and ordered materials necessary for laboratory operations and quality control.
- Operated ovens for processing various materials in laboratory settings. and large vacuum deposition systems for processing of technology.
Quality Control
Teleflex Inc.
09.2012 - 07.2014
- Maintained a complaint and operable Complaint Management Department for the Cardiac product line.
- Promoted processes and procedures that were compliant with the Quality System 21 CFR Part 820 with regards to Complaint Handling.
- Guided personnel on effective communication tools across organization, including sales, manufacturing, development, sister facilities, and suppliers to enhance quality.
- Developed and administered the complaint metrics for the Everett Facility.
- Promoted continual improvement of personnel in Complaint Management area which included the Investigation Lab.
- Developed and managed complaint metrics for Everett facility, providing insights to drive quality improvements.
- Promoted continuous improvement initiatives for personnel in complaint management, including the investigation lab, to elevate quality standards.
- Conducted meetings to assess problems with complaint handling.
- Organized and updated complaint management data and files to ensure accuracy.
- Provided guidance to personnel regarding communication tools to the organization, including Sales, Manufacturing, Development as well as sister facilities and suppliers regarding quality.
- Established, followed, and improved corporate, department and other applicable company procedures.
- Adhered to and ensured the compliance of Teleflex’s Code of Ethics, all Company policies, rules, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
Quality Control
Light Lab Imaging Inc.
09.2011 - 08.2012
- Inspected C7 Dragonfly imaging catheters to ensure quality standards.
- Conducted comprehensive assembly inspections from start to finish.
- Testing device for leak test.
- Conducted thorough final inspection to ensure quality standards were met.
- Executed reflow process for coil assembly to ensure proper soldering. Silicone device
- Performed incoming and outgoing material inspections under microscope for over 8 hours.
Education
Medical Assistant -
SSG Hospital
Associate With Biotechnology - Bio-Tech
Middlesex Community College
Lowell, MAHigh School Diploma -
Skills
- Quality Management Leadership
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality Process Oversight
- IATF 16949 compliance
- PFMEA control plans
- Statistical process control
- Quality Management Systems
- Safety compliance
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
LH battery
02.2026 - 08.2026
Supervisor, Quality Control
Lemaitre Vascular
11.2022 - 09.2025
Quality Assurance
CURIA (Formally AMRI)
06.2017 - 11.2022
Quality Control Inspector
Crane Currency
06.2015 - 02.2017
Quality Control
Teleflex Inc.
09.2012 - 07.2014
Quality Control
Light Lab Imaging Inc.
09.2011 - 08.2012
Medical Assistant -
SSG Hospital
Associate With Biotechnology - Bio-Tech
Middlesex Community College