Melissa Cecero

Experience

1. Quality Engineer - Medical Device & Plant Systems

   3M

   Jul 2014 — Present · Columbia, MO, US

   Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products, processes or systems that have a significant impact at a program level. Establishes and cultivates a network of resources (laboratory, manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing) to facilitate completion of assignments. Participates in project planning, assists in establishing project objectives and priorities, maintains an awareness of quality improvement and product opportunities and is productive in suggesting and testing ideas. Conducts and leads inter-laboratory test method studies, and plans and leads quality system and process audits. Documents results, observations and conclusions in technical notebooks (or approved electronic files) and prepares reports to communicate results to appropriate personnel. Occasionally trains, counsels, and guides the technical and administrative work of others, with demonstrated ability to lead medium-sized teams. Provides consulting of a quality/statistical nature, and develops and implements quality systems and processes of moderate complexity. Utilizes knowledge of quality technology, statistics, mathematics, science, and applied technology to arrive at practical and cost effective solutions of moderate complexity. Maintains an awareness of quality improvement and product opportunities and is productive in suggesting and testing ideas. Identifies, plans, recommends, and completes assignments leading towards profound process and product understanding of significant importance. Provides consulting of a quality/statistical nature. Acts as an innovator and implementor of new methods and techniques. Acts as a quality resource, assisting in deploying best practices to identify, quantify and control quality costs, systems, and processes. Impact on 3M includes product quality, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Education

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biological Sciences

  2005 — 2010

• Walden University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Clinical Research Administration

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Method Development
• Exceptions
• Empower
• Microsoft Office
• Analytical Method Validation
• Quality Control
• Gmp
• Quality Assurance
• Sap
• Fda Gmp
• Lims
• Ich Guidelines
• Fda
• Citrix
• Analytical Chemistry
• Clinical Research Investigations
• Deviations
• Process Improvement
• Equipment Validations
• Glp
• Ich-Gcp
• Stability and Batch Release
• Capa
• Biology