Isabella Balzano
About Isabella Balzano
Isabella Balzano is a Mechanical Design Engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio Northern University. She has extensive experience in engineering design, process improvement, and compliance within the medical device industry.
Work at Plexus
Isabella Balzano has been employed at Plexus Corp. as a Mechanical Design Engineer since 2018. In her role, she focuses on creating detailed engineering designs and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Her work contributes to the development of reliable products in a fast-paced engineering environment. She has been part of various projects that require collaboration and adherence to stringent engineering practices.
Education and Expertise
Isabella Balzano earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio Northern University, where she studied from 2013 to 2018. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in mechanical design principles. She has developed expertise in creating detailed engineering drawings using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and is skilled in conducting root cause analysis and implementing process improvements in Lean Six Sigma environments.
Background
Isabella Balzano's background includes a series of internships and co-op positions that enhanced her practical experience in mechanical engineering. She worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Komar Industries, Inc. in 2015, followed by roles at Zimmer Biomet, where she served as a Development Engineering Co-op and a Trauma Engineering Operations Co-op in 2016. Additionally, she completed a Manufacturing Engineering Internship at Zimmer Biomet in 2017.
Skills and Specializations
Isabella Balzano possesses skills in performing design and process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEAs), which are essential for enhancing product reliability. She is familiar with compliance standards such as FDA, ISO 13485, and IEC 6061, ensuring that engineering processes meet regulatory requirements. Her hands-on experience includes prototype testing in cadaver labs, where she assesses product functionality and safety.