William C. Corrigan, Jr.

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abm1si@r.postjobfree.com

Plymouth, MN 55447

(h) 763/404-

0566

Summary Hands-on contributor and manager with extensive expertise

in Class II and III medical device Manufacturing,

Operations and Quality Engineering. Excellent technical

mentor and Six Sigma Green Belt with proven success in

manufacturing efficiencies, project management, staff

development, process development, strategic plan

development through implementation, and cost containment in

fast paced environments.

Experience CareFusion (Formerly Cardinal Health), Plymouth, MN

A fortune 50 manufacturer of an electro-mechanical

ventilator.

2007-Present Quality Assurance Operations Manager

Responsible for the QA and QE functions of the division.

Duties are production quality operations, new development

quality support, supplier quality engineering, calibration,

receiving inspection, divisional six sigma training and

validation development.

. Implemented skip lot sampling into inspection

department reducing number sampling time by over 25%.

. Authored divisional six sigma executive training

program to introduce methodology to senior management

ensuring support to new projects.

. Revamped supplier quality function and supplier audit

procedures with incremental efficiencies leading to a

25% reduction in headcount.

. Completed all manufacturing engineering related

validation protocols resulting in fully verifiable

production processes in place for new ventilator

product.

2005-2007 Acist Medical Systems, Eden Prairie, MN

An internationally held company of 150 employees in

cardiology products.

Director of Operations

Responsible for the operations and engineering aspects of

the company. Duties are production, product and

manufacturing engineering, product development and

inventory management, and facilities and quality assurance.

. Introduced new contrast injector to the market

incorporating both cardiology and radiology

capabilities.

. Wrote executive level plan on implementation of Six

Sigma DMAIC utilization for company and directed

Green and Black Belt certification program.

. Directed the contract manufacturing of all

disposable product ensuring both adequate inventory

levels as well as coordination of all product

enhancements.

. Reorganized engineering organization into discrete

functions resulting in focused efforts towards

product redesign and manufacturing engineering

enhancements.

. Responsible for all fiscal budgeting and reporting

activities for the manufacturing, operations and

engineering departments.

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2003-2005 Sterion Inc., Ham Lake, MN

A manufacturer of disposable medical devices and wound

therapy products.

Director of Operations and R&D

Responsible for the operations and manufacturing aspects

of the company. Duties are operations, purchasing,

inventory management, facilities and quality assurance.

. Implemented a new product line of private label

converted wound closure strips resulting in projected

annual revenue of $10MM.

. Managed the manufacturing cost reduction programs

using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous

Improvement techniques reducing COG's by 10%.

. Directed the remote manufacturing location and

reduced overhead expenses by 13% through efficient

reorganization.

. In-sourced printing and additional converting and

coating capabilities enhancing market appearance as

well as reducing cost of a reinforced product by 75%.

. Responsible for all fiscal budgeting and reporting

activities for the manufacturing, operations and

engineering departments.

. Revamped purchasing techniques reducing inventory by

15%.

1999-2003 Medamicus Inc., Plymouth, MN

A manufacturer of vascular access devices and catheters.

Director of Operations

Responsible for the operations and engineering aspects of

the company. Duties are manufacturing, purchasing,

facilities, quality assurance and engineering.

. Project leader on implementation for in-house

extrusion line and secondary processes for high end

catheter manufacturing.

. Directed the development of a new strategic

direction for the company resulting in additional

customer base and product lines.

. Implemented the outsourcing of automated

manufacturing assembly equipment for a safety needle

line with an opportunity cost reduction of over $1

million.

. Lead engineers and technicians in the completion of

all product design and process validation testing for

products used with Class III medical devices.

. Managed the engineering automation programs and

capacity increase activities reducing costs by 15%

while increasing capacity by 300%.

. Project Manager for the implementation of an ERP

system which gave visibility to, and control over the

company's supply chain and scheduling activities.

1997-1999 Flexmedics/MicroVena Corporation, White Bear Lake, MN

A manufacturer of Cardiology and Radiology Products.

Director of Operations and Engineering

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Responsible for the engineering and operations efforts of

the company. Duties were manufacturing engineering,

equipment design/maintenance and quality operations.

. Directed the product development activities of

engineers introducing high-end cardiology products

that generated $1MM in annual revenues.

. Project Manager for multi-plant locations and the

transfer of manufacturing processes and equipment

between sites.

. Contact for customer interface and complaint

analysis and corrective actions.

. Lead project team on implementation of new

lubricious coating for products while reducing scrap

by 60% and eliminating all rework costs.

1997-1999 Director of Operations - Flexmedics/MicroVena Corporation,

White Bear Lake, MN

A manufacturer of Cardiology and Radiology Products.

Responsible for the engineering and operations efforts of

the company. Duties were manufacturing engineering,

equipment design/maintenance and quality operations.

1993-1996 Program Manager - C. R. Bard, Vascular Systems Division,

Haverhill, MA

A manufacturer of Balloon Catheters, Devices and

Instrumentation.

Responsible for the Cardiac Assist Balloon Catheter

Business Unit. Duties were project and program management,

engineering activities and product implementation.

1989-1992 Design Engineering Manager - Datascope Corp., Cardiac

Assist Division, Fairfield, NJ

A manufacturer of Cardiac Devices and Instrumentation.

Responsible for all engineering functions. Duties were

R&D, regulatory compliance, validations, and new product

implementation.

1987-1989 Engineering Manager - Boston Scientific Corporation,

Microvasive Division, Milford, MA

A growing medical device division of 50 people.

Responsible for the divisional engineering department.

Duties were manufacturing engineering, R&D equipment

design, facilities, and engineering service.

1976-1987 Section Manager, Product Development - Baxter

International, Round Lake, IL

Education Masters level courses, Plastics Technology; University of

Massachusetts, Lowell

Masters of Science, Operations Management; University of

Arkansas

Bachelor's Degree, Business; Lewis University, Lockport,

IL

Achievements . Issued patents on solution container closure system,

cardiopulmonary bypass device, catheter introducer

system, and others

. Certified Green Belt - Six Sigma - 160 hours formal

training completed

. Proficient with Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Project,

and other software programs including multiple MRP

systems

. APICS Certification completed

. PMP Pre - Certification classes completed

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