Alex Gonzalez

Quality Engineer at BD

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

About

Quality Engineer/ Quality Analyst for BD in their UCC business unit located in the Atlanta Metro area. I have experience in Quality Management in relation to complaint investigations on Capital Equipment devices including targeted temperature management devices, urine output systems, and ureteroscopy. I am a graduate of Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS where I graduated with a Bachelors degree in Biomedical Engineering. I am a former server and experienced in the consumer goods industry. I spent the summer of 2019 as an Account Manager Intern for Ecolab in the Food & Beverage Division. I am a former biomedical engineering technician, and undergraduate research assistant interested in vascular calcification studies. Strong in operations and professionally skilled in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Bilingualism, Communication, Autodesk Inventor and Labview. I am a former Biomedical Engineering Technician for GE Healthcare. I have a proficient level of expertise in the maintenance/service and repairs of biomedical equipment devices such as hyperthermia units, enteral feeding pumps, infusion systems, alternating leg pressure systems, med/surg beds, and patient monitoring devices, among others. I am a highly motivated individual focused on the development and advancement of my career. I intend on pursuing higher level of education such as an MBA or MS in Systems Engineering.

Experience

  • Quality Engineer/Quality Analyst at BD
    Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

    Completed investigations and training related to Capital Equipment devices in Urology Critical Care including but not limited to the Arctic Sun (Targeted Temperature Management System), Sensica Urine Output system and Aptra Image Processor and accessories Assisted the Field Assurance team to reach the goal of 0 non-conformances per fiscal year to date Assisted the Field Assurance team reach a TAT for complaint investigation reduction to <90 days Knowledge and expertise of GMP, ISO and FDA requirements (ISO 13485 and Quality Management Systems) Proficient with the application and use of PFMEAs, DFMEAs, AFMEAs Provide quality engineering project support with respect to generally accepted quality engineering tools/principles such as root cause analysis, FMEAs, control plans, risk mitigation and other process improvement tools Developed solutions to routine problems of moderate scope Support and assure CAPA activities to accomplish internal/external objectives Support internal and external audits

  • GE Healthcare ()
    • Biomedical Technician
      Jul 2021 - Mar 2022 · 9 mos

      Evaluated customer biomedical equipment issues, implemented appropriate repairs, and perform planned maintenance and safety/environmental inspections to support our customers’ ability to deliver healthcare. Maintained daily communication with clinical staff through service calls. Maintained proper care of tools and test equipment to ensure calibration and ability to deliver timely and accurate repairs/maintenance to our customers. Identified and reported all customer quality or compliance concerns immediately to the Quality Organization to ensure services are provided with the highest ethical standards.

    • Biomedical Equipment Technician
      Jun 2020 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

      - Responded to service calls under supervision, diagnose, perform repair and planned maintenance on biomedical equipment and satisfied costumer needs through service. - Documented all service repair actions and submitted reports/summaries according to schedule. - Ensured that all work orders, PM activities, purchase orders and other duties were documented. - Completed online training tasks.

  • Account Manager Intern at Ecolab Food Safety Specialties
    Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 · 3 mos

    - Optimized Pro-Mix Clean In Place System at MillerCoors Brewing Department - Optimized conveyor belt lubricant at MillerCoors Packaging Department - Performed service visits at different food and beverage sites in the state of Georgia

  • SHPE Chapter President at Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
    Jun 2018 - Jun 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Lead Mississippi State Chapter, schedule executive and general body meetings, organize and plan events

  • Mississippi State University (2 yrs 1 mo)
    • Research Assistant
      May 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos

      - Designed a three-dimensional vascular scaffold for vascular studies - Trained in aseptic cell culture techniques - Maintained cell cultures and performed molecular analysis - Presented analysis and results in poster format at Mississippi State Academy of Sciences Research Symposium

    • Information Assistant
      Dec 2016 - Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo