Gabor Szabo

About Gabor Szabo

I make things better. I make better things.Bilingual engineering and data professional with 20 years of international experience in numerous industries, including medical device, automotive and manufacturing.Skills/Interests- Complex problem solving: statistical engineering, progressive/convergent problem solving methods- Data Visualization- Data Analysis/Data Science: programming/data analysis using R, dashboard/web application development using R Shiny- Software Development: I develop open-source software. My first R package called {sherlock} is available on CRAN and it provides powerful graphical displays and statistical tools for structured problem solving and diagnosis- Problem Diagnosis and Problem Solving, Continual improvement- 3D Printing- Automation- PodcastingI am the host of the Critical Talks podcast, thought exchange on experiences, lessons from the past and trends towards the future of quality. Author of eBook Practical MSA: Laying The Foundations.Developer of statistical analysis/modeling/simulation applications using R/Shiny.My posts reflect my own opinion; they do not reflect my past or current employers\' opinion.Certified Quality EngineerCertified Manager of Quality/Organizational ExcellenceCertified Six Sigma Black BeltShainin Red X trained

Experience

1. Sr Principal Engineer, Worldwide Engineering, Global Tech Ops

   Edwards Lifesciences

   Oct 2020 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

   FMEA technical leadership: significant experience with FMEAs. Spearheads innovative, deductive approaches to FMEA - System FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA, Equipment/Machine FMEA - to identify critical interfaces within a system, develop appropriate function statements and failure modes related to performance and reliability- Developed, championed and applied first principles-based process/product performance characterization approach (functional, energetic characterization and progressive search methodologies) for all Edwards engineers designing, developing, manufacturing or diagnosing product or manufacturing systems- Facilitated DFMEA activities for product and manufacturing equipment design and development, coached teams on application- Architected learning model for developing technical expertise in the areas of Measurement Systems Analysis, Process Characterization and Root Cause Analysis- Trained, coached, mentored and certified dozens of quality, manufacturing and R&D engineers and managers (from Engineer I to Director level)- Directed work of contract engineers- Leads diagnosis of complex product quality and reliability problems- Leads process characterization and validation of critical processes and novel technologies- Subject Matter Expert in Characterization, Problem Diagnosis/RCA, Measurement Systems Analysis, Statistical- Analysis and Data Visualization- Mentors Six Sigma Black Belt candidates and their projects

Education

• The University of Huddersfield

  Scholarship, Quality Management, Project Management

• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

• Széchenyi István Egyetem

  Bachelor's Degree, Engineering Management

• Business Science University

  Shiny Web Applications Part 1 (DS4B 102-R), Data Science for, R Shiny Web Applications

• Business Science University

  Business Analysis with R (DS4B 101-R), Data Analytics, Data Science for R

Skills

• Capa
• Iso 9000
• Engineering Management
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Iso
• Quality System
• Quality Control
• Injection Molding
• Apqp
• Change Management
• Technical Documentation
• Product Development
• Product Engineering
• Quality Management
• Pfmea
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Automotive
• Ts16949
• Spc
• Error Proofing
• Fmea
• 5s
• Supplier Quality
• Machining
• Technical Writing
• Minitab
• 8d Problem Solving
• Quality Assurance
• Project Management
• Gd&T
• Die Casting
• Ppap
• Poka Yoke
• Product Management
• Control Plan
• Npi
• Testing