Ray Pourmand

About Ray Pourmand

Engineering and Operations Leader | Product, Process, and Technology Development Expert | Manufacturing Transfer and Scale up Specialist | Lean 6 Sigma Practitioner | Problem Solver | Coach & Team Builder | Effective Collaborator |• Versatile Leader adept at managing R&D Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations teams with strong emphasis on six sigma principles.• A people-centric leader who builds collaborative, high-performing cross-functional teams that deliver results. • Proven record of developing new Products, technologies, and processes in technology centric industries (Medical Devices, Semiconductors, and Micro-Optics).• Experienced in Design for Six Sigma and process development with expertise in data analysis and advanced statistical methods including hypothesis testing, ANOVA, regression analysis, MSA, process capability, DOE, non-parametric statistics, and Monte Carlo analysis using Minitab.• Demonstrated working knowledge of Design Control Process, Design Change Process, Design Transfer, Process Development and Validation, Production and Process Controls.• Comprehensive knowledge of process design and Variation reduction principles, process stability and capability analysis, process monitoring and control methods of complex manufacturing processes.• Demonstrated success in all stages of Product and Technology Life Cycle Management (PTLM) developing and commercializing products and technologies from Concept to Deployment.• Proven record of solving organizational and technical problems utilizing Problem Solving Tools (DMAIC, 8D, PSP and 5Why\'s) with emphasis on Root Cause Analysis (RCA), countermeasures and sustainment. • Well versed in NCMR and CAPA management systems in FDA regulated and ISO environment.• Expert at identifying, leading and implementing continuous improvement measures to increase organizational effectiveness, operational efficiencies and profitability.• Budget and Financial P&L and associated revenue responsibility with demonstrated success achieving profitability and operational excellence in Quality, Cost, and Delivery.• Working knowledge of 21 CFR Part 820 and cGMP, ISO 13485, ISO14971, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD-883 standards.

Experience

1. Senior R & d Engineering Manager

   MiniMed

   Jan 2018 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   MiniMed (formerly Medtronic Diabetes) designs and manufactures advanced integrated system combining insulin pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring. Our solutions are designed to help improve quality of life for those living with diabetes. Our technology can help people achieve better glucose control, and spend less time managing highs and lows.Accountable for product, process and technology development of new insulin delivery and glucose sensing devices. Support sustaining engineering activities of diabetes related products such as insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, and related accessories.

Education

• Northeastern University

  MS, Mechanical Engineering

• University of Connecticut

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

Skills

• Automation
• Iso
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Microelectronics
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• 5s
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Process Fmea
• Process Simulation
• Cost Reduction
• Manufacturing Operations
• Kaizen
• Mems
• Dmaic
• Operational Excellence
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Semiconductors
• Doe
• Engineering
• Value Stream Mapping
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
• Six Sigma
• Start-Up Operations
• Engineering Management
• Jit
• Product Development
• Technology Transfer
• Manufacturing Management
• Iso Standards
• Fmea
• Supply Chain
• Electronics Packaging
• Electronics
• Pcb Design
• Root Cause Analysis
• Operations Management
• Medical Devices