Ronald Coto Solano
Resumen profesional
Engineer focused on process sustaining, operational reliability, and compliance with quality standards. Experienced in managing and analyzing NCRs and CAPAs, supporting documentation, and handling changes through CR (Windchill). Provides leadership on B Shift to coordinate support for Operations, conduct gembas, and follow up on improvement actions, aligning daily execution with organizational priorities in quality, patient delivery, and effective problem-solving. Collaborates with other sites (Singapore and Irvine) to review processes and adopt best practices when applicable. Skilled in Power BI and data analysis to provide visibility and decision-making support.
Datos destacados
6
6
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Experiencia
Engineer I
Edwards Lifesciences
Cartago
2023.01 - 2026.03
- Technical leadership on B Shift: daily coordination with Operations, POE, and Quality to ensure production continuity, quality compliance, and patient delivery.
- Planning and execution of gembas; defining priorities, assigning/following up actions, and verifying solution effectiveness.
- End-to-end management of quality investigations (NCR and CAPA), ensuring strong documentation, timely closure, and regulatory compliance.
- Change management through CR (Windchill), ensuring technical and document alignment between Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering.
- Development of analytical tools in Power BI integrating operational data with automated refresh for real-time visibility.
- Participation in sessions with Singapore and Irvine to compare processes and adopt harmonized practices.
- Use of Edwards systems: MES / JDE / Maximo / Windchill / QMS.
Value Stream Improvement Senior Tech
Edwards Lifesciences
Cartago
2022.09 - 2022.09
- Reduced lead time through process optimization and waste elimination (Yellow Belt).
- Defined inventory targets, stock levels, and flexibility strategies; optimized layout (Final Pack and TLS).
- Performed VSM refresh and supported follow-up routines (VSIP A3); coached team and addressed critical escalations.
- Reduced scrap and improved PPK; developed Power BI tool for KPI monitoring.
Tech, Solutions Mixer
Edwards Lifesciences
Cartago
2021.09 - 2022.09
- Manufactured GLUT and FETS solutions according to specifications for distribution to operational areas.
- Managed raw material inventory and supported improvement initiatives.
- Monitored equipment and mixers to ensure safe and stable operation.
Front End Machine Operator
Edwards Lifesciences
Cartago
2020.06 - 2021.09
- Prepared materials to ensure production readiness in manufacturing rooms.
- Trained new operators and collaborated with the team to optimize production.
Formación
Bachelor's Degree - Industrial Engineering
Universidad América
CartagoHigh School Diploma - undefined
Miravalle High School
CartagoEnfatiza tus habilidades clave
- Quality Investigations (NCR - CAPA)
- Change management ( CR Windchill)
- B Shift leadership (Gembas, Operational support, Problem solving, Action follow-up)
- Power BI (Data modeling, DAX)
- Microsoft Excel
- Effective communication
- Cross-functional coordination
Diplomas
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 06/01/24
Idiomas
Spanish
Nativo
C2
English
Intermedio avanzado
B2
Cronología
Engineer I
Edwards Lifesciences
2023.01 - 2026.03
Value Stream Improvement Senior Tech
Edwards Lifesciences
2022.09 - 2022.09
Tech, Solutions Mixer
Edwards Lifesciences
2021.09 - 2022.09
Front End Machine Operator
Edwards Lifesciences
2020.06 - 2021.09
High School Diploma - undefined
Miravalle High School
Bachelor's Degree - Industrial Engineering
Universidad América