Miguel Vazquez

Principal Supplier Quality Engineer @Medtronic

Delivers expert technical counsel and ensures quality compliance for Supplier Quality engagement across the entire New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle, overseeing the seamless integration of newly qualified parts from NPD. Formulates and executes strategies aimed at bolstering product quality and driving continuous improvement, meticulously verifying that purchased products and components are manufactured and certified in strict adherence to relevant industry standards, regulatory requisites, and design specifications. Conducts comprehensive qualification audits of new suppliers, guaranteeing the adoption of good manufacturing practices (GMP) and adherence to rigorous quality benchmarks. Spearheads Component Qualification initiatives for newly sourced supplier-manufactured components within NPD projects. Assiduously mentors the team\'s supplier quality engineers, imparting valuable insights and techniques pertinent to Supplier Quality Engineering methodologies.