RICKY T SATHAPATHI
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Quality Engineer with 3+ years of experience in medical device manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and process improvement. Skilled in CAPA, risk management (ISO 14971), non-conformance investigations, and Six Sigma methods to drive defect reduction and ensure regulatory compliance. Strong record of supporting audits, optimizing manufacturing processes, and improving product reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Engineering Intern
JenaValve Technology
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Investigated 10+ CAPAs and non-conformances across manufacturing lines, driving timely closure and ensuring compliance with FDA and ISO 13485 standards.
- Updated risk management files for 3 cardiovascular product families, improving traceability and risk mitigation strategies.
- Partnered with engineers to implement process controls that reduced defect occurrence by 15%.
- Drafted and standardized work instructions & SOPs for quality control activities, reducing training time for technicians by 25%.
- Supported internal audit preparation, resulting in zero major findings from regulatory inspections.
Inventory & Demand Intern
Closet Factory
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) on material defects and alignment issues, reducing rework by 12%.
- Applied Lean tools (5S, Kaizen) to improve material handling, cutting response times for urgent orders by 20%.
- Created SOPs aligned with ISO standards, enhancing compliance in material tracking and demand planning.
Supply Chain Analyst
Indian Farmer Fertilizer Commission
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Enhanced overall demand–supply alignment by introducing Lean inventory practices, which reduced material handling time by 18% and boosted production efficiency by 12%, directly supporting smoother workflows and greater operational reliability.
- Performed detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on recurring stock shortages and frequent demand fluctuations; implemented targeted corrective actions that successfully reduced downtime by 15% and stabilized the overall supply chain process.
- Collaborated with procurement and operations teams to design and execute optimized preventive maintenance and replenishment schedules, lowering supply chain costs by 8% and extending equipment uptime by 20%, resulting in more reliable operations.
Quality & Data Intern
RINL Steel Plant
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted weekly compliance audits under OHSAS 18001, proactively mitigating safety and quality risks.
- Developed data-backed recommendations that increased throughput by 10% while ensuring material quality.
- Supported validation of inventory processes, sustaining 95% uptime efficiency for heavy equipment.
Education
Master of Science - Manufacturing Systems and Engineering Management
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
Northridge, CABachelor of Science - Computer Science Engineering
LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY
Punjab, India05-2022
Skills
- CAPA
- Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
- Risk Management (ISO 14971, FMEA, Hazard Analysis)
- ISO 13485
- FDA QSR
- OHSAS 18001
- ISO 9001
- Process Validation (IQ, OQ, PQ)
- SOP Development
- Internal Audits
- SPC (Statistical Process Control)
- Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone)
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma (Green Belt)
- DOE, Kaizen, 5S
- Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Statsmodels, Scikit-learn)
- SQL (joins, window functions, CTEs)
- Test case design
- Power BI (DAX)
- Tableau
- MS Excel (VBA, Power Pivot)
- SAP (Order & Delivery Processing, Purchase Orders)
- Validation Protocols and Technical Reports
- SOPs
- MySQL, PostgreSQL
- User acceptance testing
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt
- ISO 13485:2016 Lead Auditor (Training)
- Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) – APICS
- Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA) – ISCEA
- Forecasting and Demand Planning Certification – IBF (Institute of Business Forecasting)
Core Skills
CAPA, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Risk Management (ISO 14971, FMEA, Hazard Analysis), ISO 13485, FDA QSR, OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001, Process Validation (IQ, OQ, PQ), SOP Development, Internal Audits, SPC (Statistical Process Control), Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt), DOE, Kaizen, 5S, Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Statsmodels, Scikit-learn), SQL (joins, window functions, CTEs), R, Power BI (DAX), Tableau, MS Excel (VBA, Power Pivot), SAP (Order & Delivery Processing, Purchase Orders), Validation Protocols, Technical Reports, SOPs, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake
Timeline
Quality Engineering Intern
JenaValve Technology
03.2025 - 06.2025
Inventory & Demand Intern
Closet Factory
08.2024 - 01.2025
Supply Chain Analyst
Indian Farmer Fertilizer Commission
06.2022 - 07.2023
Quality & Data Intern
RINL Steel Plant
08.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Manufacturing Systems and Engineering Management
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Engineering
LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY
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