David Appleton

About David Appleton

Champion of Quality Management System (QMS) within process focused cultures. Skilled at facilitating all opportunities to meet and exceed customer needs and industry requirements utilizing extensive experience in federally regulated industry. Accomplished in global process development and implementation with a proven ability to interact effectively with diverse cultures. Recognized for a high level of technical strength, attention to detail, high energy, positive chemistry, and customer driven focus. Have extensive experience with Quality System Deployment in high speed, high volume manufacturing operations, including development and continuous improvement of standardized processes, validation programs, electronic documentation systems, laboratory management, and use of statistical tools to ensure high levels of process capability. Am very results oriented, bring high energy to the task, and am also very people focused, ensuring that team members understand their objectives (why and then what) and are given the tools they need to be effective, and the space and coaching they need to be innovative. Expertise with: • Quality System Deployment • Suppler Quality • Risk Management • Document/Change Control • Auditing & Compliance • FDA/ISO/EC Regulations • Lean Manufacturing • Six Sigma • Product life-cycle management • Process Improvement • Leading Teams • Interpersonal and Cross-Functional Relationships Certifications- Six Sigma Certified - Lean Manufacturing Champion - ISO 13485 Lead Auditor Certified

Experience

1. SVP of Global Quality Assurance

   Aptyx

   Dec 2022 — Present

   Privileged to lead global Quality, including building an integrated quality organization under APTYX. At Apytx, making it happen is the way we do business. It takes an unwavering focus on quality. It takes deep expertise in engineering and know-how in molding, extrusion, coatings, and assembly. It takes integrity in action and a growth mindset: always being on the lookout for what’s possible. We believe in a collaborative approach to complex manufacturing because we know our success depends on our customers’ success. We do it because the products we make matter.

Education

• Drexel University

  Specialized coursework in Reliability Engineering

• Temple University

  Bachelor of Science