Marnie Smith

About Marnie Smith

As a Partner at Network Partners, I lead a team of quality professionals who provide consulting services to medical device companies. I have nearly 20 years of experience in the medical device industry, spanning various roles and functions, from engineering to quality assurance. I am a RAPS member and hold a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.My core competencies include Design Control, Validation, Quality Systems, Process Improvement, Project and Resource Management, and Technology Convergence. I am passionate about improving patient lives by establishing strong quality systems and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. I am also a problem solver, a question asker, and a lifelong learner who is always looking to share my knowledge and expertise with others.

Experience

1. Partner

   Network Partners Group

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• Purdue University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

  1999 — 2004

Skills

• Verification
• Resource Management
• Design Control
• Product Life Cycle
• Sales Engineering
• Quality Management
• Cost Reduction Planning
• Product Development
• Plastics
• Validation
• Project Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Continuous Improvement
• Verification and Validation (V&V)
• Six Sigma
• Quality Auditing
• Engineering
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Supplier Quality
• Cost Reduction Solutions
• U.s. Food and Drug Administration (Fda)
• Iso 13485
• Lean Manufacturing
• Quality System
• Manufacturing
• Medical Devices
• Technology Convergence