Ernest Tawiah
About Ernest Tawiah
Ernest Tawiah is a Process Engineer at Alkermes with a background in quality assurance, manufacturing supervision, and biomedical engineering.
Company
Ernest Tawiah is currently a Process Engineer at Alkermes. Alkermes is a global biopharmaceutical company involved in the research, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products. Ernest has a broad range of experience within the company, having worked previously as a Manufacturing Supervisor and Quality Assurance specialist.
Educational Background
Ernest Tawiah holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Wright State University. He also earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Mathematics and Statistics from Clark State Community College. Additionally, he completed a Supervisory Leadership Program at the University of Dayton, earning a Leadership Certificate.
Professional Experience
Ernest Tawiah has accrued extensive professional experience over his career. Before his current role as Process Engineer, he worked at Alkermes in various capacities, including as a Manufacturing Supervisor from 2017 to 2019 and in Quality Assurance from 2015 to 2017. His earlier roles include serving as Senior Design at Community Tissue Services in Kettering and in Quality Inventory Management at Target in W. Jefferson, OH.
Achievements in Engineering and Quality Assurance
Ernest has a solid record of professional achievements. At Alkermes, he implemented Lean Process Improvement initiatives that reduced production cycle time by 15%. He developed and led a training program for new hires in the Quality Assurance department and played a crucial role in the validation of a new medical device, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations. His efforts earned him the 'Employee of the Year' award in 2018. Ernest also authored a white paper on integrating the TrackWise System with SAP to enhance quality management and regularly conducts internal audits to ensure adherence to quality standards.
Mentorship and Leadership
Beyond his technical contributions, Ernest mentors junior engineers and interns, providing guidance on best practices in process engineering and quality assurance. He also led a cross-functional team that successfully addressed and resolved a critical deviation issue, thereby preventing potential production delays. His leadership role is further underscored by his participation in a Supervisory Leadership Program at the University of Dayton.