Omar Ramirez
About Omar Ramirez
Omar Ramirez is a Senior Process Engineer at Biosense Webster in Mexico, where he has worked since 2013. He has implemented significant process improvements, including a material change that resulted in annual savings of $100,000 and increased line capacity by 20%.
Work at BioSense Webster
Omar Ramirez has served as a Senior Process Engineer at BioSense Webster since 2013, accumulating over 11 years of experience in this role in Mexico. His responsibilities include enhancing production processes and implementing material changes. Notably, he successfully transitioned the cutting blades' material from steel A2 to carbide, achieving annual savings of $100,000. Additionally, he increased line capacity by 20% by adding a third welding workstation. His expertise extends to conducting Installation Qualification Protocol (IQ), Operational Qualification Protocol (OQ), and Software Validation (SV) to optimize production efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Omar Ramirez earned his degree in Industrial Engineering from the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (UACJ), where he studied from 2000 to 2005. His educational background provides a solid foundation in manufacturing processes and engineering principles. This knowledge has been instrumental in his career, particularly in his roles focused on process improvement and production optimization.
Background in Manufacturing Engineering
Prior to his tenure at BioSense Webster, Omar Ramirez worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at BRP from 2010 to 2012 in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. In this role, he identified and resolved issues related to high carbon concentration in stainless steel pressed components, ensuring compliance with specifications. His work included performing Process Qualification Protocols to validate critical manufacturing processes, which contributed to maintaining product quality.
Process Improvement Initiatives
Omar Ramirez has implemented several process improvement initiatives throughout his career. He increased production yield from 94% to 97% by replacing mandrels and collaborating with suppliers to address insulation flaws in biosensors. He also conducted destructive testing on 30 samples to ensure processes met product specifications. Additionally, he addressed assembly issues resulting from vendor changes by performing a stack-up analysis and modifying component drawings.