Andrew Grena
About Andrew Grena
Andrew Grena is a CQV Validation Engineer I at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, specializing in commissioning, qualification, and validation solutions for pharmaceutical equipment. He has a background in mechanical engineering and experience in building client relationships within the pharmaceutical industry.
Work at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Andrew Grena currently serves as a CQV Validation Engineer I at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group. He has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. His responsibilities include providing commissioning, qualification, and validation solutions specifically tailored for pharmaceutical equipment. Grena's work focuses on ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing operational efficiency within the pharmaceutical sector.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Grena has a solid educational background in Mechanical Engineering. He earned an Associate's degree from Wake Technical Community College from 2015 to 2017. He furthered his studies at East Carolina University, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from 2017 to 2019. Grena also completed his high school education at Cary High School, graduating with a 4.3 GPA and receiving his diploma in 2015.
Background in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Grena has developed a strong focus on building client relationships within the pharmaceutical industry. His expertise includes developing and executing Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) cleanrooms. This specialization supports his role in ensuring that pharmaceutical equipment meets stringent regulatory standards.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current position, Andrew Grena gained valuable experience in various roles. He worked as a Project Engineering Intern at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies from 2019 to 2020, where he contributed to engineering projects in Morrisville, North Carolina. Additionally, he served as the SAE Mini BAJA Design Lead at East Carolina University from 2018 to 2019, overseeing design projects for the university's engineering team. Earlier in his career, he briefly worked as a Production Associate at EMC in 2015.