Michelle Ibanez, M Eng
About Michelle Ibanez, M Eng
Michelle Ibanez is a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with a Master's degree in Bioengineering from Stanford University. She has extensive experience in manufacturing processes, quality management, and engineering design, currently working at Outset Medical, Inc. in San Jose, California.
Work at Outset Medical
Michelle Ibanez currently serves as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Outset Medical, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes and enhancing product quality through statistical analysis and design of experiments (DOE). Prior to her current position, she worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at Outset Medical from 2019 to 2021. Her experience at Outset Medical encompasses various aspects of manufacturing engineering, contributing to the development and efficiency of medical devices.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Ibanez earned her Master’s degree in Bioengineering from Stanford University, studying from 2015 to 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Harvey Mudd College, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in engineering principles, complemented by her Six Sigma Green Belt certification, which signifies her expertise in process improvement and quality management.
Background
Michelle Ibanez has a diverse professional background that includes roles at Cepheid and Harvey Mudd College. She worked at Cepheid as a Consumables Engineer III in R&D Mechanical Engineering from 2016 to 2019, where she contributed to product development. Her earlier experience at Harvey Mudd College included positions as a Tutor, Research Assistant, and Project Lead, allowing her to develop her skills in engineering and mentoring.
Technical Skills and Competencies
Michelle Ibanez possesses a range of technical skills relevant to manufacturing engineering. She is knowledgeable in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and has extensive experience in equipment design and qualification processes, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ). Additionally, she is skilled in conducting Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify risks in product design and manufacturing.
Engineering Tools and Techniques
Michelle Ibanez is proficient in using Solidworks for engineering design and modeling. Her expertise extends to ultrasonic welding techniques, essential for manufacturing processes involving plastics and metals. She has experience in plastic injection molding, a critical process in producing plastic parts. Furthermore, she is adept at creating technical documentation, including engineering reports, protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), which are vital for maintaining quality and compliance in engineering projects.