Ruth Thon

Director, Design Quality @Stryker

Schönkirchen, DE

Developing a global bench of diverse talents (~40) capable of driving the innovation pipeline- Providing Design Controls expertise for product development projects from inception through successful Design Transfer- Supporting product supply for our partners in Manufacturing (GQO)- Developing and implementing appropriate product Risk Management strategies and programs to ensure patient safety- Ensuring continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the quality system meeting industry standards and government regulations- Assisting in facilitation of internal and third-party audits- Serving as delegate to chair the Risk Management Board- Developing plans for integration of new products, transfers, and mergers- Managing global budgets & external resources- Facilitating BestSelf Culture for T&E in Europe

RWTH Aachen University

Master of Science - MS, Electrical Engineering & Information Technologies (Major: Medical Devices)

University College Cork

Electrical and Electronics Engineering