Natalia Carranza
About Natalia Carranza
Natalia Carranza is a Sr NPE Industrial Engineer at Boston Scientific with a background in chemical and manufacturing engineering, and extensive experience in various engineering and managerial roles.
Current Position at Boston Scientific
Natalia Carranza currently holds the position of Sr NPE Industrial Engineer at Boston Scientific. She has been with the company since 2021, working out of Coyol, Alajuela, Costa Rica. Her role involves overseeing new product engineering and industrial engineering processes within the organization, contributing to the development and implementation of efficient production methodologies.
Previous Experience at Bridgestone de Costa Rica
Prior to her current role, Natalia Carranza accumulated extensive experience at Bridgestone de Costa Rica. She served as Mixing Area Business Manager from 2018 to 2020, QA Laboratory Manager from 2017 to 2018, Original Equipment Engineer from 2015 to 2017, and Uniformity Engineer from 2013 to 2015. Her various roles in Heredia, Costa Rica, involved managing different aspects of production, quality assurance, and equipment engineering.
Educational Background
Natalia Carranza's educational qualifications include a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Manufacturing Engineering from Tecnológico de Costa Rica, completed between 2018 and 2021. Additionally, she holds a Licentiate degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidad de Costa Rica, where she studied from 2007 to 2013. These academic credentials underpin her expertise in industrial and chemical engineering.
Professional Certifications and Memberships
Since 2014, Natalia Carranza has been a member of the Colegio de Ingenieros Químicos y Profesionales afines of Costa Rica. She is also a Yellow and Green Belt Champion, Yellow Belt Trainer, and Compromiso con la Excelencia Auditor recognized by the Cámara de Industrias de Costa Rica since 2016. These certifications highlight her commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Early Career and Other Roles
In the early stages of her career, Natalia Carranza worked as an Environmental Consultant Intern at OSD Consultoría Integral S.A. from 2012 to 2013. She also spent a year as an English Second Language Teacher at Intensa - Language Institute from 2009 to 2010 in Alajuela, Costa Rica. These roles provided her with diverse experiences that contribute to her comprehensive skill set.