Melissa Diaz
About Melissa Diaz
Melissa Diaz is a Staff Supplier Quality Engineer at Biosense Webster, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in quality engineering and biomedical research, with experience at various organizations including Johnson & Johnson and the Port of Los Angeles.
Current Role at BioSense Webster
Melissa Diaz serves as a Staff Supplier Quality Engineer at BioSense Webster, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she focuses on ensuring the quality of suppliers and their compliance with industry standards. Her responsibilities include negotiating quality agreements with external manufacturers to meet EU MDR requirements. This position is based in Irvine, California, where she has contributed to the company's commitment to quality and regulatory compliance.
Previous Experience in Quality Engineering
Prior to her current role, Melissa worked at Johnson & Johnson as a Quality Engineer I from 2017 to 2018. During her tenure, she gained valuable experience in quality assurance processes. Additionally, she held a position as a Quality Operations Intern at Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) from 2016 to 2017, where she supported a project aimed at harmonizing Purchasing Controls processes. This diverse experience has equipped her with a strong foundation in quality engineering.
Internship and Research Experience
Melissa gained practical experience through various internships and research roles. She interned at the Port of Los Angeles for three months in 2015, where she was involved in operations. As a Biomedical Research Student at Harbor-UCLA Pediatrics from 2012 to 2013, she contributed to research initiatives. Furthermore, she worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Professor Hochbaum Research Lab from 2016 to 2017, where she engaged in academic research projects.
Education and Academic Background
Melissa Diaz completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Irvine, from 2013 to 2017. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices, which she has applied throughout her career in quality engineering and supplier management.
Green Belt Project and Process Optimization
During her career, Melissa completed a Green Belt Project aimed at optimizing the supplier metric collection and compilation process. This project reflects her commitment to improving operational efficiency and her ability to apply engineering principles to real-world challenges.