EMG Hardware Sustainment & Test Engineering | November 2021 - Present (4+ Years)

via Cognizant, Royal Monarch Solutions, Resource Logistics Inc.

Project Manager & Senior Mechanical Engineer

March 2023 - Present

Promoted to lead hardware sustainment program, managing end-to-end project delivery across prototyping, test development, failure analysis, lab operations, and research coordination

Lead cross-functional hardware sustainment team supporting EMG wristband development, collaborating with Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and Firmware engineering teams

Conducted comprehensive failure analysis on 400+ EMG wearable devices, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions that improved field reliability

Designed and developed 15+ custom test fixtures and mechanical assemblies, increasing test throughput by 40%

Automated factory test procedures using Python scripting, reducing test cycle times by 33% and eliminating manual bottlenecks

Architected end-to-end MFG test solutions including test script development, PCB design, and driver integration

Generated engineering BOMs and manufacturing documentation, enabling seamless handoff to contract manufacturers

Directed cross-functional team of engineers across mechanical, electrical, and firmware disciplines to deliver projects on schedule

Improved FPC designs through iterative testing, increasing product resilience and extending service life by 25%

Managed relationships with 3+ contract manufacturers, resolving manufacturing escalations and ensuring production quality

Applied SPC methodologies (Cpk, FAI) to validate manufacturing process capability and drive continuous improvement

Implemented Agile Sprint methodology with weekly sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, improving team velocity tracking

via White Collar Technologies, Inc.

Conducted comprehensive gap analysis following corporate acquisition, identifying discrepancies between manufacturing processes and Stryker quality policies

Developed remediation plans to align legacy systems with Stryker quality standards, ensuring seamless integration and compliance

Evaluated process documentation against corporate requirements, updating SOPs, work instructions, and quality procedures

Supported ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and FDA QMS compliance through process validation and gap closure activities

Applied SPC and process capability analysis to assess manufacturing readiness against Stryker standards

via Populus Group

Supported high-volume COVID-19 AG rapid test kit manufacturing operations, performing quality control inspections

Conducted audits on manufacturing cells and production equipment, identifying non-conformances and implementing corrective actions

Performed FMEA on test kit assembly processes, identifying potential failure points and reducing defect rates

Reviewed and approved FAI reports for production equipment and tooling, ensuring compliance with design specifications

Supported FDA and ISO 13485 audit readiness, maintaining quality documentation and regulatory compliance

via Vastek Inc.

Managed end-to-end customer complaint resolution for vascular closure devices (VCDs) and catheter product lines

Led root cause investigations on VCD deployment failures, implementing corrective actions improving product reliability and patient safety

Supported EU MDR readiness initiatives, ensuring product documentation met European regulatory requirements

Developed quality improvement initiatives using FMEA and 8D methodology for vascular access device failures

Created technical documentation including Master Validation Plans and DHF per FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485

Coordinated cross-functional corrective actions with Manufacturing, R&D, and Regulatory teams