Raffy Tan Jr.
About Raffy Tan Jr.
Raffy Tan Jr. is a Mechanical Design Engineer III with extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, currently working at Q'Apel Medical, Inc. since 2021, where he specializes in catheter manufacturing and process improvement.
Current Role at Ichor Systems
Raffy Tan Jr. serves as a Mechanical Design Engineer III at Ichor Systems, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for designing and building manufacturing fixtures and tools. He implements automation ideas to enhance manufacturing processes and performs qualifications for catheter manufacturing equipment and processes. His work involves interfacing with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and production personnel to resolve issues and ensure product quality.
Experience at Q'Apel Medical, Inc.
Since 2021, Raffy Tan Jr. has worked as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Q'Apel Medical, Inc. He provides engineering support specifically for catheter manufacturing. His responsibilities include writing and revising manufacturing-related documentation such as work instructions, SOPs, inspection forms, and visual standards. He also initiates and completes non-conformances (NCMRs) and CAPAs for quality and manufacturing-related issues, and collaborates with R&D and pilot manufacturing lines to build and test new product introductions.
Previous Employment History
Raffy Tan Jr. has held various engineering and technical positions throughout his career. He worked at Tesla Motors as a Powertrain - Product Excellence Technician II for three months in 2014. He also served as a Manufacturing Engineer III at Vention Medical in 2017 and at Shape Memory Medical Inc. from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, he was a Manufacturing Engineering Technician at Illumina from 2013 to 2014 and a Technical Support Engineer at Hawk Ridge Systems from 2012 to 2013.
Educational Background
Raffy Tan Jr. earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from San Francisco State University, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. He also obtained an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Engineering from Chabot College, attending from 2008 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering roles in the medical device and manufacturing sectors.