Luis J Lopez
About Luis J Lopez
Luis J Lopez is a Quality Systems Engineer at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in quality engineering and research, previously working at Tyco. He holds a Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Tijuana and has led significant cost-saving and process improvement initiatives.
Quality Systems Engineer at Boston Scientific
Luis J Lopez has been working at Boston Scientific as a Quality Systems Engineer. His tenure at the company has seen him become the department's subject matter expert for Lean business process tools and software documentation systems. He coordinated over $1 million in cost savings initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodology and contributed significantly to various projects, including developing a prioritization matrix and action plans that resulted in a 50% reduction in rework rates.
Research Scientist and Quality Engineer at Tyco
Before joining Boston Scientific, Luis J Lopez worked at Tyco. From 2005 to 2007, he served as a Research Scientist, after spending the prior four years (2001-2005) as a Quality Engineer. During his time at Tyco, he honed his skills in quality engineering and scientific research, contributing to the company's operations and quality control measures.
Educational Background in Industrial Engineering
Luis J Lopez holds an academic background in Industrial Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Tijuana. He earned an Industrial Electronics Engineering degree from 1991 to 1995. He furthered his education by achieving a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering within one year from 2001 to 2002. His educational foundation has been integral to his roles in quality engineering and systems management.
Lean Six Sigma Methodology
Luis J Lopez has been instrumental in utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodology to coordinate cost-saving initiatives. At Boston Scientific, he successfully managed over $1 million in cost savings. His expertise in this area has enabled him to develop effective prioritization matrices and action plans, resulting in significant improvements in rework rates and process efficiencies.
Regulatory Compliance and Project Management
In his role at Boston Scientific, Luis J Lopez supported a department-wide remediation project, focusing on submitting regulatory reports to the FDA. Additionally, he executed a successful transfer of a call center from a divested division to the Maple Grove team. These projects showcase his strengths in regulatory compliance, project management, and strategic execution.