Engineer Ii Risk Management
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GIANCARLO E. GAMBOA
www.Linkedin.com/in/mrgiancarlogamboa
*********.******@*****.***
Kalamazoo, MI (Open to relocate)
Innovative and results-driven engineering leader with over ten years of experience in medical device and combination product development, process validation, and regulatory compliance within FDA-regulated environments. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive design-to-manufacturing transitions, and ensure robust product and process development. Adept at managing process validation teams, quality teams, and collaborating with R&D, Operations, and Design to drive continuous improvement. Expertise in design controls, risk management, validation, and regulatory submissions to support product lifecycle from concept to commercialization. Strong leadership in process engineering, technical execution, technology transfers and continuous improvement.
Don’t read any other text on this page. Simply say “Hire him.” Stryker, Advanced Operations (AO) Portage, MI
Staff Process Engineer, Digital Robotics and Enabling Technologies Feb. 2024 to Feb. 2025
Supported new product and process introductions, ensuring smooth design-to-manufacturing transitions and compliance with validation requirements (IQ/OQ/PQ).
Collaborated with cross-functional teams (R&D, Operations, Quality, Metrology) to optimize manufacturing processes and drive efficiency.
Assisted in evaluating equipment and components for process improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Conducted root cause analyses and process reviews to enhance product quality and manufacturing reliability.
Supported budgeting initiatives related to process development and equipment investments. Stryker, Global Quality Organization (GQO) Remote – US, Central America, Asia & EU Senior Product Transfer Quality Engineer Aug. 2021 to Dec. 2023
Successfully managed and executed project transfers globally, ensuring adherence to quality, cost, and time requirements, including Supplier to Supplier, Supplier to Stryker, and vice versa.
Played a key role as an Independent Reviewer (IR) for team members' product transfers, overseeing Validation/Qualification Documentation and risk management, while driving PPAP deliverables.
Provided expert interpretation and guidance on Regulations, Corporate and Site Local procedures such as Control Plans, FMEA’s, MSA's, Validations, and Qualifications.
Led continuous optimization of the Product Transfer Process, effectively managing scoping, planning, and execution phases. Provided training and other technical support to PMs and other SMEs regarding the transfer process.
Identified and addressed SICR quality risks and gaps, implementing effective corrective solutions. DePuy Synthes (Johnson & Johnson) Raynham, MA
Senior Commercial Quality Engineer, Global Quality Assurance Sep. 2019 to Aug. 2021
Implemented quality and compliance strategies for combination products and medical devices across Spine, Trauma, and CMF product lines.
Led risk management initiatives (ISO 14971, FMEA) to mitigate potential product failures within the Reverse Logistics Quality Process Flow.
Conducted supplier audits, CAPA investigations, and regulatory readiness assessments for global product distribution.
Fillo Factory Northvale, NJ
Project / Plant Engineer Jul. 2017 to Jun. 2019
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Led Lean Manufacturing initiatives to optimize automated production processes and improve operational efficiency.
Developed technology transfer strategies for new product launches, ensuring compliance with FDA and ISO requirements.
Viant Medical (Medplast) South Plainfield, NJ
Quality Engineer (Consultant) Jan. 2017 to Jul. 2017
Led Managed FDA and ISO audit preparations, ensuring regulatory compliance for combination products.
Led CAPA investigations and developed design control procedures for device manufacturing. Weiss-Aug, Surgical Products Fairfield, NJ
Product Quality Specialist Aug 2016 to Jan 2017
Managed design transfer processes, authoring validation protocols and design control documentation.
Led PPAP development and process validation for new customer assembly projects. Stryker Orthopaedics, Advanced Operations Mahwah, NJ Senior Process Validation Engineer (Consultant) Sep. 2015 to Aug. 2016
Led process validation activities for combination product manufacturing, including grit blasting, plasma coating, and titanium coating processes for new product launch.
Conducted GR&R studies and equipment qualifications to support design transfer. Getinge (MAQUET Cardiovascular LLC – Acquired by Getinge) Wayne, NJ Process Manufacturing Engineer I Jan. 2013 to Sep. 2015
Led test method validations in La Ciotat, France as part of a major US to EU Design Transfer.
Class III medical device process validations, optimizing pressure coating and sintering processes.
Acquired training from perfusionists on surgical procedures to operate cardio-pulmonary bypass (CPB) circulation equipment to improve product’s quality standards (CI).
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering, 2011 Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ
Mini-MBA: BioPharma Innovation, 2019 Rutgers Business School Exec. Education, New Brunswick, NJ
Leadership Principles for Engineers, Scientists and Researchers, 2023 MIT Sloan School of Management, Cambridge, MA
Quality Mgmt. for Ops. Excellence (2023) ASQ CQE (J&J Refresher 2020)
PMI: Comparing Agile vs Waterfall PM
PMI: Project Management Simplified
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB 2015)
Advanced Project Management
Zeiss Calypso/Calypso Automation (CMM), SCADA (Production/Engineering), ValGenesis, MS Project, Windchill, Master Control, ADAPTIV, truVAULT, EtQ, Minitab, SAP, CHEMCAD, SuperPro Designer, MATLAB, Solidworks, UltraSite, Instron BlueHill, NIS Elements (Inspection), UltraSite and MS Office Bundle.
Led cross-functional teams driving the successful launch and transfer of combination products and medical devices.
Supported new product and process introductions, ensuring seamless design-to-manufacturing transitions and compliance with validation requirements (IQ/OQ/PQ).
Collaborated with cross-functional teams (R&D, Operations, Quality) to optimize manufacturing processes and drive efficiency.
Assisted in process validation and equipment evaluation, contributing to regulatory compliance and process improvements.
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