Roberto (Bob) Soliva
About Roberto (Bob) Soliva
Roberto (Bob) Soliva is a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at ECA Medical Instruments, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in quality assurance and engineering across various companies, with a strong focus on the medical industry and electronic assembly.
Current Role at ECA Medical Instruments
Roberto Soliva serves as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at ECA Medical Instruments, a position he has held since 2020. Based in Newbury Park, California, he focuses on ensuring the quality of suppliers and their compliance with industry standards. His role involves assessing supplier performance and implementing quality assurance processes to maintain high standards in medical instrumentation.
Previous Experience in Quality Engineering
Prior to his current role, Soliva worked at Advanced Bionics as a Senior Engineer in Supplier Quality Assurance from 2014 to 2015. He also held various positions at Semtech, including Manager of Asia Supplier Quality Engineering from 2002 to 2008 and Senior Manager of Worldwide Subcontractor Operations from 2008 to 2013. His experience spans multiple roles that emphasize quality control and supplier management.
Educational Background
Roberto Soliva studied at Don Bosco Technical College in Mandaluyong, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from 1974 to 1978. He also completed a Bachelor of Science in Electronics with a major in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications during the same period, further solidifying his technical expertise.
Expertise in Quality Control and Manufacturing
Soliva has a strong background in electronic assembly and testing, as well as in machined and molded processes. His extensive experience in managing quality systems and supplier management across continents, particularly in the medical industry, highlights his ability to identify process problems and root causes effectively. He has worked with medical level 1 and 3 products, emphasizing his commitment to high-standard quality control environments.
Diverse Management Experience
Throughout his career, Roberto Soliva has managed various departments, including Metrology and Preventive Maintenance, Customer Quality Engineering, and Environmental Systems. His leadership roles have equipped him with a broad skill set in manufacturing and plant operations, allowing him to oversee diverse teams and initiatives effectively.