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Emma Stenson

Vancouver,British Columbia

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with 6+ years’ experience in quality management and 6+ years’ experience in the apparel industry. Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to continuous improvement. Adept at fostering collaboration and communication across teams to enhance overall product quality and customer satisfaction

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Quality Engineer

Geminal Labs
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead in the establishment, designing, implementing, maintaining, and monitoring of QMS framework processes, Implement and maintain eQMS software I compliance with relevant regulations
  • Perform internal audits of processes and procedures to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

Quality Systems Engineer

Abbott Rapid Diagnostic Division
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Lead in the establishment of QMS through preparation and implementation of all relevant procedures and processes in compliance with relevant regulations
  • Investigated customer complaints and provided timely resolution in accordance with established procedures to protect our brand and product integrity
  • Conducted root cause analysis for customer complaints to investigate quality and compliance failures
  • Collaborated with cross functional teams to align on escalation and execution plan for downstream actions
  • Collaborated with overseas manufacturing QA team to initiate containment, root cause analysis and upstream corrective actions
  • Tracked and trended performance metrics measure effectiveness of process improvements.

Quality and Reliability Engineer

TE Connectivity, Creganna Medical
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Participated in cross-functional teams to drive investigation closeouts, determine root cause, and implement appropriate corrective / preventive action
  • Managed and reviewed all product inspection specifications, manufacturing procedures, work instructions, rework and SOPs to ensure quality and compliance
  • Reviewing and disposition of all manual and electronic data associated with the testing of incoming materials, components and in-process testing.

Laboratory Technician

Abbott Diagnostic Division
01.2018 - 03.2020
  • Performed routine laboratory tests and analyses in support of research objectives, ensuring accuracy and precision of results
  • Adhered to GMP, GLP and GDP requirements.

Menswear Commercial Manager

River Island Clothing
01.2011 - 01.2018
  • Supported Management in communicating and launching company strategic actions and plans
  • Provided excellent customer service, complaint handing and employee training.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physiology & Anatomy

National University of Ireland
Galway
05.2017

Skills

    Time Management

  • Root Cause Identification
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Process Improvement
  • Corrective Actions
  • Team Leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Training Methods
  • Product Containment / Recalls
  • Customer Service
  • Quality Control
  • Statistics
  • ERP System
  • eQMS
  • Quality Metrics Analysis

Certification

  • 2021, Lean & Operational Excellence, Institute of Technology Sligo
  • 2021, The Quality System Regulation, 21 CFR 820 and ANSI/AAMI/ISO 13485
  • 2021, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Institute of Technology Sligo
  • 2019, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Abbott Business Excellence

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Lead Quality Engineer

Geminal Labs
01.2023 - Current

Quality Systems Engineer

Abbott Rapid Diagnostic Division
09.2021 - 12.2022

Quality and Reliability Engineer

TE Connectivity, Creganna Medical
03.2020 - 09.2021

Laboratory Technician

Abbott Diagnostic Division
01.2018 - 03.2020

Menswear Commercial Manager

River Island Clothing
01.2011 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Physiology & Anatomy

National University of Ireland
Emma Stenson