Served as the Principal Quality Engineer overseeing three production lines of medical devices: PCA, SYR, and LVP.Led a cross-functional Product Focus Team (including Quality, Electrical, Mechanical Engineers, and Production Management) to drive continuous quality and operational improvements.Conducted defect failure investigations on the production floor and implemented corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to reduce recurring issues.Designed and implemented inspection plans for incoming materials, rework, and final inspections.Developed KPI metrics for all three production lines, targeting a First Pass Yield (FPY) of 95% — successfully exceeded this goal by achieving 98% FPY through defect reduction and process standardization.Implemented Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts to proactively monitor process shifts and maintain product consistency.Strengthened supplier collaboration by leading root cause investigations and corrective actions, significantly reducing PCB board failures and improving Return Material Authorizations (RMAs).Redesigned manufacturing floor layout, reducing unnecessary motion and transportation within the process by 40%, enhancing productivity and flow.Established High-Performance Teams (HPT) to foster proactive employee engagement, involving frontline staff in KPI reviews and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.Recognized and rewarded employee-driven improvement ideas, empowering the workforce to contribute to operational excellence and own implementation outcomes. 
