Quality Control R D

Hajrudin Djihic

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Experienced engineer with over two decades in the manufacturing sector, combining extensive expertise in product line management, quality control, and project/process improvement. Proven leadership in cross-functional teams, adept at mentoring, coaching, and training. Recognized for delivering high value as an individual contributor, skilled in fostering relationships and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Manufacturing Technology Technician, Teleflex, Maple Grove, MN (December 2024 - March 2025)

●Troubleshoot, Maintain and Repair R&D, PD and product equipment.

●Assist in design of fixtures, machines and equipment components.

●Coordinate equipment installations and contract projects.

●Creating and maintaining equipment support documentation.

●Identify and complete improvement projects that reduce machine down time or reduce the frequency of recurring equipment issues

●Train other Manufacturing Technology Technicians how to perform documented maintenance tasks.

Manufacturing Engineer Technician, Baxter, St. Paul, MN (December 2023 - July 2024)

●Managed product development from range-finding to design verification testing.

●Set up and operate production equipment, ensuring quality with various inspection tools.

●Innovated processes, fixtures, and tooling for enhanced efficiency.

●Provided technical support for new product launches and transfers, applying lean principles to optimize manufacturing.

Quality Control Technician, Sybaritic Inc., Bloomington, MN (January 2023 - March 2023)

●Collaborated with production to improve efficiency and output.

●Generated detailed reports analyzing product and process data.

●Evaluated workflow and equipment layout for enhanced manufacturing efficiency.

Senior Manufacturing Technician, TSI Incorporated, Shoreview MN (2022-2023)

●Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and electrical assemblies.

●Analyzed electronic design and production errors.

●Provided technical guidance to support teams and communicated with engineering.

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Senior Engineer, Quality Inspector, Beckman Coulter, Chaska, MN (2017-2022

●Ensured products met FDA and manufacturing standards.

●Created certificates of conformance and generated quality control reports.

Manufacturing Technician, MINCO, Fridley, MN (2015-2017)

●Hand-soldered parts to specifications and operated production equipment.

●Managed materials and inventory, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Mechanical Technician, General Electric, Minnetonka, MN (2015-2016)

●Produced mechanical assemblies and monitored production materials.

●Tested assemblies for quality and maintained detailed documentation.

R&D Technician, Anderson Window and Door, Bayport, MN (2013-2014)

●Supported R&D with testing and analysis of materials and products.

●Managed project timelines and ensured adherence to manufacturing standards.

Manufacturing Team Member, LSI, Plymouth, MN (2004-2010)

●Assembled furniture and conducted quality inspections.

●Managed production schedules and process quality.

Window Assembler, Scherer Brothers Lumber Company, Minneapolis, MN (1998-2004)

●Assembled, welded, and tested windows, ensuring quality control.

●Managed materials and logistics for finished goods.

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Manufacturing Engineer, Sipad, Zvornik, Bosnia and Herzegovina (1986 - 1991)

●Managed production for export markets, overseeing technology transfers.

●Ensured compliance with domestic and international quality standards.

●Led and mentored a team of over 20 employees.

EDUCATION

●Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Forest Engineering, specializing in Wood Processing Technology, evaluated by Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.

●Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Wood Products Engineering and Technology, evaluated by World Education Services.

●Currently evaluating Bologna Degree equivalence in the USA through WES.

CERTIFICATIONS

●Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, 2015.

●MA Regulatory Affairs, Saint Cloud State University, Saint Cloud, MN, 2010.

●Biomedical Core Certificate, Anoka Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids, MN, 2004.

●B.S. Engineering, University of Zagreb, Croatia.

TECHNOLOGICAL EXPERTISE

Proficient in GMP, SIOK, CAPA System, FMCA, Auto-Cad, 510(k), PMA, SPC, BOM, ISO 13485, QSR, EU ISO1345, DHF, PDP, DMR, MPD, and regulatory submissions; skilled in MS Office; fluent in English and Bosnian.

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