Daniel Appiah

Arlington, TX 682-***-**** adfrd4@r.postjobfree.com

Quality/Process Engineer

Partnering with leaders to improve manufacturing processes and deliver quality products.

•Resourceful and driven professional with 15 years of Manufacturing experience as a Team Lead, Manufacturing Engineer, and Quality Engineer in the Pharmaceutical and Medical industries with extensive knowledge of production equipment.

•Excellent track record of supporting organizational leadership with the development of new processes, project planning, and quality reporting.

•Experience with vendor research, vendor evaluations, vendor selection, onboarding, and supplier development.

•Trusted team member with excellent cross-functional collaboration and coordination skills.

•Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and CompTIA Security Plus Certifications.

CORE COMPETENCIES

6 Sigma Green Belt Green Belt Certified (IIE) Learn Manufacturing

Quality Control and Inventory Yellow Belt Certified (AEC) Continuous Improvement Cycle Count

Simulation Light Industrial Powered Truck Trainer Pictures and Video Production

OJT Trainer AutoCAD Microsoft Office

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOVEREIGN PHARMACEUTICAL, FORT WORTH, TX 02/2019 – 11/ 2019

Quality Engineer

•Designed and implemented validation assessment procedures according to required validation protocols.

•Assisted project manager in developing validation plans, including identifying resources required.

•Designed protocols and batch records for new product formulation.

•Assessed processes, took measurements, and tested/interpreted data.

•Performed Internal Audit Assessments for Internal and External Audits.

ASTRAZENECA, COPPELL – TX 01/2013 – 02/2019

Manufacturing Engineer

•Developed a streamlined manufacturing process to overcome in-house production issues, incredibly saving 1.5 hours 2 hours and money.

•Created process improvements through the implementation of Gemba walk, resolving inefficiencies.

•Established and coordinated sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements for machining.

•Researched suppliers and conducted on-site supplier evaluations.

•Managed supplier development efforts through engineering design, technical productivity, manufacturing reviews and development of solutions.

•Collaborated with various departments, including manufacturing, engineering, management, maintenance and quality assurance to provide technical support.

•Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.

•Filmed and edited training videos and provided On-the-Job Training for maintenance, engineering and quality engineering departments.

ZS PHARMA, COPPELL, TX 01/2015 – 12/2017

Manufacturing Engineer

•Created and implemented new methods of packaging.

•Designed and implemented safe and effective approaches for cleaning production equipment.

•Worked with engineers, designers, purchasers and suppliers on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

•Collaborated with manufacturing and engineering departments to handle cost-effective preproduction.

•Procured critical parts and assemblies to develop sourcing requirements.

•Provided recommendations and delivered technical assistance for resolution.

•Obtained certification to train Light Industrial Powered Truck Drivers.

ZS PHARMA, COPPELL – TX 05/2013 – 01/2015

Manufacturing Team Lead

•Supported supervisor with daily operational functions.

•Worked directly with management to achieve the company's goals,

•Created boardroom multimedia presentations including video, pictures and text-sync’d depositions for enhanced. understanding.

•Verified data integrity and accuracy

•Produced hoc reports and documents for senior team members

•Developed new process for employee evaluations which resulted in marked performance improvements.

RECKITT BENCKISER INC, FORT WORTH, TX 06/2005 – 01/2013

Manufacturing Team Lead

•Monitored production quality and quantity on a regular basis, adhering to company policy.

•Trained and motivated employees.

•Rewarded and disciplined employees as needed.

•Led by example, filling gaps in the absence of other employees as needed.

•Validated schematic designs in collaboration with hardware engineers

•Verified data integrity and accuracy

•Produced hoc reports and documents for senior team members

•Developed new process for employee evaluations which resulted in marked performance improvements.

ADAMS RESPIRATORY THERAPEUTICS, FORT WORTH, TX 06/2005 – 01/2009

Dispensing and Machine Operator

•Verified data integrity and accuracy

•Validated schematic designs in collaboration with hardware engineers.

•Maintained all safety standards and norms to enforce a harmonious work environment

•Provided expertise in Inventory Control, JD Edwards (JDE Software) and Dispensing Management Systems in conjunction with DOI and SOP.

•Developed a system to minimized errors in batch records.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

•UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, Arlington, TX, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, 03/2013

•TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE DISTRICT, Arlington, TX, Associates of Arts, 09/2009

•KUMASI POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, Kumasi, Ghana, Higher national Diploma (HND), Metallurgy and Foundry Technology, 12/1999

•LEGACY CYBERSECURITY, 04/2020

oScrum Master Certification

oAnti-Money Laundering (AML) Certification

oRisk Management Framework (RMF)

oCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

oCertified Analyst Professional (CAP)

oCompTIA Security Plus Certification

References Available Upon Request

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