Efrain Fernandez
About Efrain Fernandez
Efrain Fernandez is the Sr. QA Manager for Strategic Manufacturing at Teleflex in Salt Lake City, Utah, with extensive experience in quality assurance and manufacturing engineering in the medical device industry.
Current Position at Teleflex
Efrain Fernandez is serving as the Sr. QA Manager - Strategic Manufacturing at Teleflex, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the quality assurance aspects of strategic manufacturing processes. His expertise ensures adherence to regulatory standards and implementation of continuous improvement protocols within the organization.
Previous Experience at Stryker
Efrain Fernandez accumulated significant experience during his tenure at Stryker, where he held various roles. From 2017 to 2021, he was the Sr. Manager Operations in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he managed operations within the company. Prior to this, from 2015 to 2017, he acted as the Project Manager for M&A, focusing on mergers and acquisitions. He initially joined Stryker in 2012 as a Sr. Quality Engineer, a position he held for three years, enhancing the company's quality assurance capabilities.
Background in Manufacturing Process Engineering
Efrain Fernandez's career also includes significant roles in manufacturing process engineering. From 2009 to 2012, he worked at Boston Scientific as a Manufacturing Process Engineer, where he developed and optimized manufacturing processes. Earlier, from 2005 to 2009, he was part of the Department of Quality and Reliability at Intel Corporation, gaining four years of experience in quality and reliability management.
Educational Background and Certifications
Efrain Fernandez's educational background includes obtaining a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Costa Rica. Furthering his expertise, he studied at ASQ and achieved a Black Belt in Process Excellence between 2011 and 2012. These qualifications underpin his skills in business process improvement, FDA GMP compliance, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Industry Expertise and Community Involvement
With extensive experience in the medical device industry, Efrain Fernandez has developed a refined skillset in quality assurance and manufacturing engineering. Beyond his professional responsibilities, he is actively involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. He is known for supporting Latino and veteran communities, underscoring his commitment to fostering inclusive environments within and outside his professional sphere.