Namitha Natasekhar
About Namitha Natasekhar
Namitha Natasekhar is a Senior Manager in Manufacturing Engineering at Nevro, with over a decade of experience in the medical device industry. She has held various engineering roles at companies such as Stryker, Covidien, and Simpirica Spine, and has a strong background in process validation and international regulatory compliance.
Current Role at Nevro
Namitha Natasekhar serves as the Senior Manager of Manufacturing Engineering at Nevro, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing manufacturing processes and engineering functions. She has successfully maintained production line yields above 98%, demonstrating her effectiveness in managing manufacturing operations. Her expertise in process validation and development plays a crucial role in facilitating new product introductions and manufacturing transfers.
Previous Experience in Manufacturing Engineering
Prior to her current position, Namitha worked at several notable companies in the manufacturing engineering field. She was a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Stryker for one year and later served as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer/Operations Engineering Lead at Covidien (Medtronic Minimally Invasive Therapies Group) for four years. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Quality Engineer at Simpirica Spine, Inc. for ten months. Her diverse experience includes roles at Pitney Bowes and VF Corporation, where she contributed to various engineering and quality initiatives.
Educational Background
Namitha Natasekhar holds a Master of Science degree in Operations Research from the State University of New York College at Buffalo, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. She also earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Industrial Engineering from Siddaganga Institute of Technology, completing her studies there in 2006. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in manufacturing engineering and operations management.
Expertise in Regulatory Compliance
Namitha has extensive experience with international regulatory audits and submissions, including FDA, PMDA, ANVISA, and TUV. Her knowledge in this area is critical for ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Additionally, she is certified as a Lead Auditor from AQS, which highlights her proficiency in quality management systems and her ability to conduct thorough audits.
Specialization in Product Line Transfers
Namitha specializes in overseas product line transfers, having successfully managed transfers to Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. Her expertise in this area is complemented by her experience in process validation and development, which is essential for ensuring smooth transitions from development to manufacturing. This specialization enhances her capability to contribute to global manufacturing strategies.