Yuko Foy
About Yuko Foy
Yuko Foy is a Principal Quality Engineer at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in quality engineering and production transfer, specializing in medical imaging and regulatory standards.
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Yuko Foy currently holds the position of Principal Quality Engineer at Boston Scientific. Prior to this role, Foy served as a Senior Quality Engineer in the same company from 2015 to 2023.
Professional Experience at Boston Scientific
At Boston Scientific, Yuko Foy currently operates as a Principal Quality Engineer. From 2015 to 2023, Foy held the title of Senior Quality Engineer based in Valencia, CA. Throughout this period, they have significantly contributed towards enhancing production methods and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Previous Roles in Quality and Production Engineering
Before joining Boston Scientific, Yuko Foy worked at Hitachi High Technologies America as a Production Engineer in Northridge, CA for five months in 2014-2015. Foy also served as a Senior Engineer at SEIKO Instruments, Inc. in the NanoTechnology – Molecular Imaging Division from 2008 to 2012 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Additionally, they held the roles of Team Leader and Electrical Engineer at Gamma Medica-Ideas from 1999 to 2007, focusing on complex detectors and imaging devices.
Educational Background in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Yuko Foy earned a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering with an emphasis on Medical Imaging from the University of Southern California, completed in 1999. Prior to that, Foy obtained a Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering from UC San Diego, completed in 1998.
Expertise in Quality Regulations and Standards
Yuko Foy has in-depth knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations and ISO standards, including ISO 13485:2003 and ISO 9001. Foy's expertise has been integral in production transfer, quality improvement, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Additionally, they possess skills in test fixture design and technical documentation.
Leadership in Engineering and Production
Over an eight-year span, Yuko Foy has effectively led cross-functional engineering teams focused on the development and production of advanced detectors and imaging devices. Foy's leadership has facilitated increased production speed and yield, while optimizing cost efficiency.