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SAI RAJA

Hyderabad

Summary

As a Quality Assurance Engineer bringing 6 years of experience in medical devices, I bring a wealth of expertise in ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, optimizing production processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. With a strong foundation in quality management systems, I excel in implementing robust quality control measures throughout the product lifecycle, from design and development to manufacturing and distribution. My proficiency extends to conducting thorough risk assessments, root cause analyses, and validation protocols to mitigate potential hazards and enhance product safety. I am adept at collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs teams to resolve quality issues efficiently while maintaining compliance with MDR and ISO regulations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Engineer Quality Assurance

Litemed India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
07.2024 - Current
  • Implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System in compliance with standards like ISO 13485 and other applicable regulations.
  • Conducting regular internal audits to ensure compliance with quality policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee process validation activities, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ), to ensure manufacturing processes produce consistent, high-quality products.
  • Developing and executing test protocols and plans, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting of results.
  • Conducting risk assessments, such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), to identify potential risks associated with product design, manufacturing, and usage.
  • Implementing corrective actions to mitigate identified risks and monitoring the effectiveness of risk management strategies.
  • Investigating and resolving non-conformances, deviations, and customer complaints by identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Tracking the effectiveness of CAPA initiatives and ensuring timely closure.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and quality control techniques specific to medical devices (e.g., injection molding, sterilization, assembly).
  • Analyzed product defects, identified root causes and proposed corrective actions.
  • Ability to use statistical tools (e.g., Minitab) for analyzing process data, identifying trends, and implementing process improvements.
  • Collaborated with other departments to resolve product issues or discrepancies.
  • Created detailed reports summarizing findings from inspections and tests.

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Imeds Global Pvt Ltd
Vishakapatanam
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • Review new and modified product design documentation for quality characteristics, including manufacturability, serviceability, testability, reliability, and product requirements
  • Supporting Product Development teams (Development, testing) for each release in documentation and Release management & had experience working in cross-functional team environment
  • Maintaining QMS and being responsible for overall quality of process and oversee management and compliance with procedures, policies, and technologies associated with process
  • Led team in regulatory submissions for test license & manufacturing license of Skin staplers, Staple Remover, Oxygen concentrator, CPAP, Bi- pap, Ventilator to regulatory authorities (CDSCO)
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive product risk management files, including risk management plan, Hazard Analysis, DFMEA, PFMEA and risk management report, adhering to ISO 14971:2019 standards
  • Ensuring compliance with Quality System Regulations, EU-MDR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, and other relevant industry standards during product development and changes
  • Preparing & Reviewing Design History Files and Technical Files to ensure alignment with applicable requirements
  • Preparing Quality Procedures, Quality Manual for smooth functional operation of various independent departments
  • Preparing Stability Studies Protocol & Reports as per ICH guidelines of Stability Testing of new Drug Substances and Products
  • Providing Quality support to facilitate resolution of product complaints and/or safety issues
  • Prepared Process Protocol documents for Class B medical devices
  • Ensure successful transfer of new products to production facility by assisting in development of process validation requirements (PFMEA, IQ, OQ, PQ) using appropriate statistical tools and techniques
  • Evaluate verification and validation protocols and reports to ensure compliance to external standards and internal standards and procedures
  • Lead team in ISO 13486:2016 and in manufacturing license audits
  • Trained and guided onsite and offshore team members in quality assurance standards, policies, and procedures
  • Met tight deadlines to satisfy client demands and project timelines
  • Produced and maintained technical documentation for project reference.

Service Engineer

Air Liquide Medical Systems Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • Installation and Servicing of Ventilators.
  • Performs PM procedures using manufacturer's recommendations, standards, or code requirements, as well as industry-acceptable processes as guidelines.
  • Managed over 12 customer calls per day.
  • Strong customer service communication skills to interact with hospital personnel and vendors to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Safely and effectively uses test equipment to verify clinical equipment function, performance, safety testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Performs minor technical repairs as necessary.
  • Conducts output/performance testing, calibration, and electrical safety testing.
  • Traveling to sites for servicing of medical equipment as per breakdown.
  • Worked cross-functionally within organization, external partners, and vendors.
  • Diagnosed and resolved machine operation variations and equipment problems.
  • Provided technical support for customers on site or remotely via phone or email.
  • Resolved customer service requests within the given time frame.
  • Performed preventive maintenance of customer systems as per schedule.
  • Tested, debugged and repaired defective components or systems onsite or in-house.

Technical Service Engineer

Trimed Solutions India Pvt Solutions
Hyderabad
11.2018 - 02.2021
  • Preparing the Calibration/Testing or Working Procedures for the calibration/testing of Various Medical Devices, Laboratory Equipment, and Diagnostic Radiology Equipment.
  • Reviewed and analyzed functional test results for the repaired equipment.
  • Installation and Servicing of medical Equipment such as Patient Monitor, ECG Machine, Syringe & Infusion Pump, Monitor, OT Table, Ventilators, Cautery Machine, Lab Analyzers, Anesthesia Workstation, Centrifuge, Radiant Warmers, Defibrillator, OT lights.
  • Created reports detailing service activities for each customer visit.
  • Repaired defective parts or replaced them with functional ones in order to restore functionality.
  • Conducting and performing the Preventive Maintenance and Calibration Schedule.
  • Traveling to sites for the servicing/calibration of medical equipment.
  • Provided technical support to healthcare professionals regarding the use of medical devices.
  • Developed calibration procedures for all types of test equipment in accordance with ISO and IEC 17025 standards.
  • Analyzed calibration data and generated reports to document accuracy of measurements.

Education

M-tech in Quality Management -

Bits Pilani - Hyderabad, TG
05-2024

Bachelor of Technology (Electronics & Instrumentation) -

VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Eng. & Technology - Hyderabad, TG
05-2018

Electronics and Instrumentation -

Govt Polytechnic Bellampalli - Bellampalli, TG
05-2015

Secondary School Certificate -

Fatima Convent High School - Sirpur Kaghaznagar, TG
05-2012

Skills

  • Functional Testing
  • Process Improvement
  • Six Sigma Methodologies
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Documentation Review
  • SOP Writing
  • Audit Coordination
  • Pareto Analysis
  • MS Office

Certification

  • Certified in "ISO 14971:2019 Medical devices — Application of risk management to medical devices".
  • Certified in "Lean Six Sigma Green Belt".
  • Certified and trained in "Internal Auditor Training on ISO 13485:2016 Medical Devices - Quality Management System."
  • Certified and trained by the "Rigel Medical Systems on Biomedical Master Test Equipment" for handling and Maintenance.
  • Certified in "Calibration Process of Biomedical Instruments" conducted by Oregon Healthcare Pvt Ltd, Kochi.

Personal Information

  • Age: 27 years
  • Father's Name: Donga Nageshwar Rao
  • Mother's Name: Donga Nagamani
  • Date of Birth: 11/22/96
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Single

Languages

Telugu
First Language
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Disclaimer

I hereby declare, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that the given above are true.

Timeline

Sr. Engineer Quality Assurance

Litemed India Pvt Ltd
07.2024 - Current

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Imeds Global Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - 06.2024

Service Engineer

Air Liquide Medical Systems Pvt Ltd
03.2021 - 12.2021

Technical Service Engineer

Trimed Solutions India Pvt Solutions
11.2018 - 02.2021

M-tech in Quality Management -

Bits Pilani - Hyderabad, TG

Bachelor of Technology (Electronics & Instrumentation) -

VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Eng. & Technology - Hyderabad, TG

Electronics and Instrumentation -

Govt Polytechnic Bellampalli - Bellampalli, TG

Secondary School Certificate -

Fatima Convent High School - Sirpur Kaghaznagar, TG
SAI RAJA