Sarah Jane Mecca
Manchester,CT
Summary
Biomedical engineer with 3+ years of project management experience in healthcare and medical devices, with prior experience in construction project management. Led high-impact, large-scale projects, coordinated vendors and cross-functional teams, and optimized clinical workflows to deliver results on time and within budget. Contributed to hospital-wide initiatives, including EPIC EHR implementation, improving operational efficiency across treatment centers. Pursuing PMP certification to further strengthen project management expertise and drive impactful outcomes in healthcare.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Biomedical Engineer
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
01.2024 - Current
- Lead project management initiatives to maintain and optimize over 2,000 medical devices across two treatment centers, improving patient care outcomes.
- Assist in high-profile project implementations, including EPIC EHR system integration, providing testing, troubleshooting, and workflow optimization.
- Oversee third-party vendor performance through weekly project management meetings, staff feedback collection, and leadership reporting to ensure service excellence.
- Coordinate preventative maintenance and repair services with vendors, managing schedules, and minimizing operational disruptions.
- Manage field service reports and maintain accurate documentation, supporting hospital compliance and regulatory standards.
Engineering Intern
Cirtec Medical
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported project management efforts for product development, including tracking design changes and maintaining project documentation.
- Rewrote manufacturing process instructions for 20+ processes, improving clarity and reducing production errors.
- Shadowed 30+ manufacturing processes in a cleanroom environment, gaining comprehensive understanding of production workflows.
- Reviewed technical specifications and production processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and support the successful development of medical devices.
Project Engineer
Leeding Builders Group, an AECOM Company
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Applied project management principles to oversee high-level, multi-million-dollar construction projects, ensuring milestones were completed on time and within budget.
- Oversaw MEP subcontractors and vendors, managing schedules, coordinating deliverables, and enforcing compliance with project specifications.
- Facilitated weekly mechanical coordination meetings using AutoCAD, improving cross-team communication and alignment on project objectives.
- Maintained comprehensive equipment, submittal, and RFI tracking logs in Excel, providing real-time project management updates to senior leadership.
- Identified and resolved supply chain and scheduling issues, mitigating project risks and supporting successful project delivery.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanical Concentration
Manhattan College
The Bronx, NY12-2023
Bachelors of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics Minor
Manhattan College
The Bronx, NY05-2020
Skills
Project Management & Leadership: Project Planning & Coordination Vendor & Subcontractor Management Cross-Functional Team Leadership Workflow Optimization Risk Identification & Mitigation Scheduling & Timeline Management Regulatory & Quality Compliance
Software: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) AutoCAD Siemens NX Abaqus ANSYS Fluent ProCore Smartsheet AirTable
Leadership Experience
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) | Manhattan College | Secretary | 2023
- Coordinated communications and activities among BMES branch representatives, club members, department administration, and alumni.
- Organized and managed events, including a Resume Building and Professionalism event to prepare students for a college career fair.
- Kept detailed records of club meetings, including meeting minutes, attendance, and action items, to ensure that our club operates smoothly and transparently.
References
Salvatore Tatta – Manager, Biomedical Engineering, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | tattas@mskcc.org | (646) 872-6293
James Pannell – Senior Project Manager, Leeding Builders Group |
jpannell@lbgnyc.com | (646) 560-8505
Timeline
Biomedical Engineer
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
01.2024 - Current
Engineering Intern
Cirtec Medical
06.2023 - 08.2023
Project Engineer
Leeding Builders Group, an AECOM Company
01.2020 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanical Concentration
Manhattan College
Bachelors of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics Minor
Manhattan College