Andrés Salas Murillo
Industrial Production Engineer
Alajuela,Alajuela
Summary
Quality engineering professional with strong background in ensuring product and process excellence. Skilled in root cause analysis, process optimization, and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, adapt to changing needs, and deliver impactful results. Known for reliability, problem-solving skills, and commitment to quality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Post Market Quality Engineer II
Hologic, Inc.
07.2025 - Current
- Investigated returned products (complaints), support risk assessments, make decisions based on risk thinking / assessment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze customer feedback and complaints, driving process improvements that enhanced user satisfaction and product usability.
- Led root cause analysis investigations for non-conformance reports, resulting in actionable insights that minimized recurrence and improved overall product quality.
- Executed complex quality investigations including OOTs and CAPAs, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance and audit-readiness through rigorous documentation and adherence to established procedures.
- Communicated crucial investigation findings via detailed technical reports to Quality Management and Regulatory Affairs, providing necessary input for updated risk assessments and timely regulatory submissions.
Quality Engineer II
Tico Electronics – A G.W. Lisk Company
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Designed and delivered training programs for 18+ quality inspectors on Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, and Quality Tools, strengthening decision-making and audit readiness.
- Led PPAP and APQP development for aerospace and medical OEMs, ensuring compliance with customer and internal quality standards.
- Coordinated PFMEA and Control Plan creation, coordinating cross-functional teams across Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
- Acted as main quality liaison for OEM customers, leading CAR closures and weekly reviews to address systemic issues and preventive actions.
- Directed multidisciplinary teams to implement corrective and preventive actions, improving closure rates and customer satisfaction.
- Led the transition of a production line from NPI to Sustaining, ensuring documentation readiness, process stability, and knowledge transfer.
Quality Engineer I
Tico Electronics – A G.W. Lisk Company
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Traveled to California for 2 weeks to support the transfer of 80+ products, documenting failure modes and acceptance criteria, reducing first-build errors by 25%.
- Represented the company in a customer-supplier acceptance criteria standardization project, reducing subjective rejections by 40%.
- Supported internal and customer audits under AS9100, preparing documentation related to supplier performance and process validation.
- Managed customer corrective actions (CARs), conducting root cause analysis and leading cross-functional teams to implement effective CAPAs.
- Defined criteria for rework, scrap or use-as-is decisions, reducing decision-making time on nonconforming products and avoiding unnecessary waste.
Manufacturing Engineer I
Tico Electronics – A G.W. Lisk Company
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Responsible for the direct support of a production line with over 35 operators, ensuring day-to-day operational flow, continuous improvement and adherence to production targets.
- Drove a 25% reduction in scrap through targeted process improvements and root cause elimination.
- Proposed and executed cost-saving initiatives including alternative material sourcing, leading to measurable reductions in operational expenses.
Education
B.Sc. - Industrial Production Engineering
Tecnológico De Costa Rica
San Carlos, Alajuela03-2022
Skills
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Pareto Analysis & Trend Charts
Minitab
Power BI (Data Modeling & Visualization)
Lean Manufacturing Tools
Kaizen / Continuous Improvement
Quality Management System
Technical Drawing Interpretation, GD&T
Product Transfer & Validation
Risk Assessment
Certification
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) – In Progress.
Timeline
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) – In Progress.
12-2025
Post Market Quality Engineer II
Hologic, Inc.
07.2025 - Current
APQP & PPAP
02-2025
FMEA Specialist Certification.
11-2024
Lean Toolbox for Manufacturing
07-2024
Quality Engineer II
Tico Electronics – A G.W. Lisk Company
07.2024 - 06.2025
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
08-2022
Quality Engineer I
Tico Electronics – A G.W. Lisk Company
07.2022 - 06.2024
Manufacturing Engineer I
Tico Electronics – A G.W. Lisk Company
02.2022 - 06.2022
B.Sc. - Industrial Production Engineering
Tecnológico De Costa Rica