Francisco Portin Jr.
About Francisco Portin Jr.
Francisco Portin Jr. is a QA Engineering Technician at Breg in Carlsbad, California, with extensive experience in the medical device industry and a strong background in quality assurance roles. He has held various positions throughout his career, demonstrating proficiency in Good Manufacturing Practices and quality assurance processes.
Work at Breg
Francisco Portin Jr. has been employed at Breg as a QA Engineering Technician since 2024. He has a history with the company, having previously held several positions, including QA Technician II from 2017 to 2019 and QA Technician III from 2019 to 2024. His work is based in Carlsbad, California, where he focuses on quality assurance within the medical device industry.
Education and Expertise
Francisco Portin Jr. studied at Rizal Technological University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from 1983 to 1989. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in quality assurance roles, particularly in the medical device sector. He is knowledgeable in current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Lean Manufacturing principles.
Background
Francisco Portin Jr. has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across different companies. His career began at National Steel Corporation as an In-Plant Trainee - Programmer from 1987 to 1988. He later worked at THE NATIONAL TITANIUM DIOXIDE CO. (CRISTAL) LTD. in multiple positions, including Senior Programmer and Network Administrator. He also gained experience at Abbott Vascular and FormFactor Inc. before returning to Breg.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Francisco Portin Jr. has developed strong verbal and written communication skills, which are essential for his roles in quality assurance. He is skilled in handling non-conformance material reports (NCMR) and supplier corrective action requests (SCAR). His proficiency in using Propel, Oracle, and SAP supports his effectiveness in quality assurance processes, including product and process validation.