annmarie dennis

* Modified the existing ISO quality assurance system for a Medical Battery Pack Manufacturer to achieve FDA compliance within 8 months. Acted as the Interim Quality Systems Manager during a year of corporate reorganization; providing oversight of the internal audit program and ensuring corporate compliance with FDA and ISO quality assurance systems. Recognized by customers for effective project management. Achievements & Engineering Functions * Audit and monitor domestic and international vendor quality assurance programs * Collaborate in cross-functional design review, providing quality control and input from prototype to product release * Conduct product inspection and drive continuous improvement in a lean manufacturing environment * Assist support areas in performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective action plans * Act as management representative for reporting activities and third-party audits * Interview, hire and train quality department employees and conduct performance evaluations

* Managed the continuous operation of production lines and the resolution of line down situations in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Designed and performed experiments for a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturer to characterize equipment capability, establish processes control, and identify the source of product defects. Achievements & Engineering Functions * Received a Key Achievement Award for identifying the source of and eliminating a chronic defect * Promoted to lead engineer for the solder mask production area with responsibility for the reduction of scrap, rework and customer returns * Became a new process/product introduction expert, responsible for capital acquisitions in excess of $500,000 * Recognized for excellence in the ability to research and justify expenditures * Trained all manufacturing areas, ensuring operators had complete process documentation and tools for success * Responsible for the coordination of cross-functional teams for pre-production customer design review