Arturo Flores
About Arturo Flores
Arturo Flores is a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer at Teleflex Medical in Morrisville, NC, with extensive experience in quality management and auditing across various industries and global locations.
Current Role at Teleflex Medical
Arturo Flores currently serves as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at Teleflex Medical in Morrisville, NC. He is responsible for auditing supplier and corporate compliance across all Teleflex facilities globally, as well as Teleflex Supplier's Facilities. His work encompasses a variety of tasks, including resolving ineffective supplier corrective action plans, coordinating component and product quality testing, and developing strong partnerships with supplier chains, QA/RA, and manufacturing groups. His role requires expertise in quality systems auditing in a multicultural environment, covering companies in diverse regions including Europe, South America, Asia, USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Previous Experience at Teleflex Medical
From 2006 to 2010, Arturo Flores held the positions of Quality Manager and Quality Systems Senior Engineer at Teleflex Medical. During this period, he led significant initiatives in quality management, contributing to the organization's commitment to maintaining high standards in product and process quality. His leadership was instrumental in guiding the team that won the 2009 Baja California Prize for Quality & Competitiveness.
Experience at Tyco Healthcare (Covidien) and Nellcor
Between 2001 and 2006, Arturo Flores worked as a Quality Manager at Tyco Healthcare (Covidien) and Nellcor. In these roles, he was responsible for overseeing quality management systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards. His tenure at these companies involved working across various aspects of quality control and assurance, implementing robust quality management practices, and optimizing quality auditing processes.
Educational Background
Arturo Flores holds an Engineering degree in Industrial with an emphasis in Electronics from Instituto Tecnológico de Durango, obtained between 1977 and 1983. He further enhanced his qualifications by earning a Project Management Certification from San Diego State University-California State University between 2000 and 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both engineering and project management.
Certifications and Specialized Skills
Arturo Flores is a Certified Lead Assessor for ISO 9000, Quality Business Practices, and Organizational Excellence. He has certifications as a Quality Auditor (ASQ) and a Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (ASQ). Additionally, he is proficient in various problem-solving techniques, including 8D, Fish Bone, and 5W. He has extensive experience in calibration process control, CAPA coordination and training, and is a subject matter expert for purchasing controls at Teleflex Medical. His proficiency in project management tools like Microsoft Project and process capability analysis using Mini Tab enables him to excel in his field.